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Who’s running for HWDSB trustee in Ward 1?

Four candidates are running for HWDSB public school trustee in Hamilton’s Ward 1 in the October 26, 2026 election. Here’s who they are, and when and where to vote.

Ward 1 public school trustee candidates

Four candidates are certified to run for Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) public school trustee in Ward 1. They’re listed alphabetically, as on the City of Hamilton’s list:

Ward 1 is an open seat this year: the current trustee isn’t on the ballot, so Ward 1 will elect a new trustee. Contact details for every candidate are on the City of Hamilton’s certified candidates list.

Who votes in this race?

Ward 1 voters who support the English public school board (HWDSB) will find this race on their ballot, along with the races for mayor and Ward 1 councillor. Unless you’ve registered as a Catholic or French-language school supporter, you’re an English public school supporter. Not sure what a trustee does? Here’s the two-minute version.

When and where to vote in Ward 1

until polls open on Election Day, Monday, October 26

Advance polls: Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1152 Main Street West

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free and accessible parking, main-level access and assistive voting technology.

  • SaturdayOct 3
  • SundayOct 4
  • SaturdayOct 10
  • SundayOct 11
  • SaturdayOct 17
  • SundayOct 18

Ballot on Demand at City Hall (any ward)

  • Tue–Fri, Oct 13–16 · 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Hamilton City Hall, Room 192/19371 Main Street West
  • Mon–Fri, Oct 19–23 · 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Hamilton City Hall, Room 192/19371 Main Street West

Election Day: Monday, October 26

Most polls are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and you can vote at any polling station in Ward 1: Cootes Paradise Elementary School, Dalewood Recreation Centre, Earl Kitchener Elementary School, Kanétskare (Ryerson) Recreation Centre, St. Mary Secondary School or Strathcona Elementary School.

Bring one piece of ID with your name and home address. You don’t need your voter card. Full Ward 1 voting guide, with addresses and accepted ID.

Quick answers

Who is running for HWDSB trustee in Ward 1 in 2026?

Four certified candidates: Blake Hambly, Andrew Harrington, Shawn McMullin and Cameron Prosic. Chris Erl’s independent guide, Oops! All Trustees!, covers every candidate.

When is the Ward 1 election?

Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026, with most polls open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last Ward 1 advance polls are Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dalewood Recreation Centre.

Where do I vote in Ward 1?

Advance polls are at Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1152 Main Street West. On Election Day you can vote at any Ward 1 polling station. Ballot on Demand voting at City Hall (71 Main Street West) is open to every ward on October 13–16 and 19–23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This page is published by Cameron Prosic’s campaign as a neutral reference. Candidate names are from the City of Hamilton’s certified candidates list, checked October 14, 2026, and match Chris Erl’s candidate tracker. Dates and locations are from the City’s Where to Vote page. Please confirm with the City before you go.