Daniel Fontaine leads New Westminster mayoral count in preliminary results
New Westminster’s preliminary results dated October 17 put Patrick Fontaine ahead in the mayoral race with 12,361 votes, compared with 10,128 for Patrick Johnstone.
Event / data period: 2026-10-17
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New Westminster published preliminary results for its local election on 2026-10-17. Daniel Fontaine led with 12,361 votes.
The source listed 6 council members elected and said the results remained preliminary. Daniel Fontaine received 12,361 votes and Patrick Johnstone 10,128.
Data
Preliminary local election results
The table shows candidate outcomes and vote counts in the dated official announcement.
| Mayor | Daniel Fontaine | 12361 |
| Mayor | Patrick Johnstone | 10128 |
| Councillor | Ken Armstrong | 11607 |
| Councillor | Tasha Henderson | 10877 |
| Councillor | Paul Minhas | 10847 |
| Councillor | Richard Folka | 10393 |
| Councillor | Maryann Morrison | 10340 |
| Councillor | Karima Budhwani | 9770 |
Methodology
Values were transcribed from the official primary results announcement. Results described as preliminary or unofficial by the source are not presented as final or certified.
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