Lake Country mayoral race decided by 12 votes as turnout reaches 30%
Preliminary results from Lake Country’s October 17 local election show MaryEllen Buhler leading the mayoral race with 1,441 votes, 12 ahead of Priscila Brunetto’s 1,429.
Event / data period: 2026-10-17
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The District reported 4,220 ballots cast and estimated turnout of 30% among approximately 14,083 eligible voters. In 2022, 2,020 of 12,767 eligible voters cast ballots, with turnout reported at 16%.
The preliminary count also showed Michael Lewis and Bib Patel winning the two at-large councillor seats and Sean Sookochoff winning the school-trustee seat. Official results were due by October 21, so the figures remain preliminary.
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| MaryEllen Buhler | 1441 |
| Priscila Brunetto | 1429 |
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