As mayor, Mark Sutcliffe has criticized both provincial (Ford ministry) and federal (Trudeau and Carney ministries) for "short-changing" the City's funding, particularly for transit.[1] Sutcliffe supported Lansdowne 2.0, a controversial $418.8 million second phase of the redevelopment at Lansdowne Park which includes a new, smaller event centre for hockey and concerts, and new north-side stands for TD Place, along with two new residential towers.[2] The planned reduction in the capacity of the arena (from 8,268 to 6,600 for hockey) has resulted in the Professional Women's Hockey League stating that the city's team, the Ottawa Charge will no longer play in the arena , and may move the team to a different city.[3]
Issues
A January 2026 poll commissioned by the Ottawa Real Estate Board (sample size 1000) found that the top issues in the upcoming election were the cost of living (37%), housing affordability (19%), and public transit reliability (11%). A majority of respondents thought that candidates should campaign on the cost of living as a high-priority issue.[4]
Mayoral election
Candidates
Declared
Jeff Leiper
Jeff Leiper is the incumbent city councillor for Kitchissippi Ward, having served in the position since 2014. Leiper has generally been described as a progressive during his time on city council.[5] Leiper stated he was concerned about inadequate city services, such as lack of sidewalk maintenance, delays in garbage collection, and especially the city's poor transit network.[6] Leiper noted budget disputes with the incumbent mayor – he thought the city was not putting enough funding towards municipal services – and opposed cutting train service frequencies.[7]
Mark Sutcliffe, 57,[9][10] is the incumbent Mayor of Ottawa, having served in the position since being elected in 2022. Prior to being elected to office, he was an entrepreneur & business consultant, as well as a former local radio, print, & television media personality.[11] Sutcliffe has been described as centrist;[12][13][14] an Ottawa Citizen article described his governance style as "middle-of-the-road" but "socially conscious".[15]
Incumbent city councillor Matthew Luloff was re-elected in 2022 with 74.17% of the vote. Luloff was initially slated to run as a candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in the 2025 federal election, but withdrew due to being charged with impaired driving.[17] He has not announced whether or not he will be seeking re-election.
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Orléans West-Innes Ward
Incumbent city councillor Laura Dudas was re-elected in 2022 with 71.43% of the vote. She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Barrhaven West Ward
Incumbent city councillor David Hill was elected in 2022 with 43.97% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Kanata North Ward
Incumbent city councillor Cathy Curry was elected to a full term in 2022 with 76.75% of the vote, having been appointed to the seat in 2021 following the resignation of her predecessor, Jenna Sudds.[19] She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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West Carleton-March Ward
Incumbent city councillor Clarke Kelly was elected in 2022 with 27.40% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Stittsville Ward
Incumbent city councillor Glen Gower was re-elected in 2022 with 58.67% of the vote. He has not announced whether or not he will be seeking re-election.
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Bay Ward
Incumbent city councillor Theresa Kavanagh was re-elected in 2022 with 82.79% of the vote. She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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College Ward
Incumbent city councillor Laine Johnson was elected in 2022 with 52.64% of the vote. She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Knoxdale-Merivale Ward
Incumbent city councillor Sean Devine was elected in 2022 with 39.20% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Gloucester-Southgate Ward
Incumbent city councillor Jessica Bradley was elected in 2022 with 42.24% of the vote. Se will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward
Incumbent city councillor Tim Tierney was re-elected in 2022 with 81.96% of the vote. He has not announced whether or not he will be seeking re-election.
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Rideau-Vanier Ward
Incumbent city councillor Stéphanie Plante was elected in 2022 with 37.15% of the vote. She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward
Incumbent city councillor Rawlson King was re-elected in 2022 with 80.14% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Somerset Ward
Incumbent city councillor Ariel Troster was elected in 2022 with 61.28% of the vote. She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Kitchissippi Ward
Incumbent city councillor Jeff Leiper was re-elected in 2022 with 71.97% of the vote. He has announced that he will not be seeking re-election in order to run for Mayor.[8]
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River Ward
Incumbent city councillor Riley Brockington was re-elected in 2022 with 73.08% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Capital Ward
Incumbent city councillor Shawn Menard was re-elected in 2022 with 78.81% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Alta Vista Ward
Incumbent city councillor Marty Carr was elected in 2022 with 47.12% of the vote. She has not announced whether or not she will be seeking re-election.
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Orléans South-Navan Ward
Incumbent city councillor Catherine Kitts was re-elected in 2022 with 76.47% of the vote. She will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Osgoode Ward
Incumbent city councillor Isabelle Skalski was elected to this seat in a by-election held on June 16, 2025, with 34.01% of the vote, after her predecessor, George Darouze, resigned after being elected as the MPP for Carleton in the 2025 provincial election. She has announced she will be seeking re-election.[21]
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Rideau-Jock Ward
Incumbent city councillor David Brown was elected in 2022 with 66.64% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Riverside South-Findlay Creek Ward
Incumbent city councillor Steve Desroches was elected in 2022 with 67.89% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Kanata South Ward
Incumbent city councillor Allan Hubley was re-elected in 2022 with 33.86% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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Barrhaven East Ward
Incumbent city councillor Wilson Lo was elected in 2022 with 36.82% of the vote. He will be seeking re-election.[18]
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