Paul Klopp has been re-elected mayor of the Municipality of Bluewater, according to unofficial results from the 2026 municipal election.
Klopp received 2,415 votes in the election, which closed at 8 p.m..
Bill Whetstone was acclaimed as deputy mayor, meaning he will take the position without a contested vote.
Several ward councillors were also elected. Michael DeCorte will represent Bayfield after receiving 458 votes, while Scott Harris won the Hensall seat with 160 votes.
Joey Groot was elected councillor for Hay East with 325 votes. Brian Heagle was acclaimed in Hay West.
Peter Walden won the Stanley East seat with 270 votes, while Greg Lamport was elected in Stanley West with 273 votes. Jason Becker will represent Zurich after receiving 231 votes.
The Municipality of Bluewater recorded 3,556 ballots cast out of 9,162 eligible electors, for a voter turnout of 38.8 per cent. The municipality says this is an increase from the 2022 municipal election.
The new council’s inaugural meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Varna Council Chambers, located at 38594 Mill Road. Residents can attend in person or watch the meeting live on the Municipality of Bluewater’s YouTube channel.
The results remain unofficial following the close of voting.
