Pattison Media has declared Jeff Fawcett re-elected as Brandon’s mayor.
Fawcett, who has served as Brandon Mayor since 2022, held a roughly 12-18 per cent lead over challenger Len Isleifson as over 75 per cent of polls of come in.
For his platform, he has emphasized the need to address Brandon’s infrastructure and utility needs while managing the city’s finances.
Fawcett has defended property tax increases to help cover budget shortfalls and maintain core services. Fawcett also supports pursuing federal and provincial funding for major municipal projects.
He has expressed openness to smaller data centres if they bring economic benefits and manageable utility demands. His platform also focuses on sustainable growth and community engagement.
This race had been Isleifson’s first in municipal politics, as he served as MLA of Brandon East from 2016 to 2023.
Mayor:
(23/28 polls reporting)
Jeff Fawcett (Incumbent): 4942
Len Isleifson: 4089
Ward 1:
8/13 polls reporting
Ron Shaluk: 684
Heather Karrouze (Incumbent): 635
Ward 2:
Pattison Media is declaring Deveryn Ross as the new councillor of Ward 2. Deveryn Ross says improving public safety is key to revitalizing Brandon’s downtown. He also supports expanded infrastructure, balanced development and housing solutions across the city. Ross has called for responsible council governance and economic growth to attract more high-paying jobs.
10/14 polls reporting
Deveryn Ross: 191
Buchi Onuke: 77
Sunday Frangi: 41
Sonikile Tembo: 87
Ward 3:
9/13 polls reporting:
Enver Naidoo: 141
Quentin Derhak: 300
Craig Shanks: 568
Kevin Chambers: 314
Ward 4:
Pattison Media is declaring Shaun Cameron re-elected as Ward 4 councillor, securing his third term. Cameron has said he will focus on improving city lighting and continuing to listen to community concerns.
(8/14 polls reporting)
Shaun Cameron: 643
James Epp: 71
Ward 5:
(7/14) polls reporting
Pattison Media is declaring Greg Hildebrand re-elected as the councillor of Ward 5. Hildebrand’s platform focused on community safety, planning vs. reacting and infrastructure.
Greg Hildebrand (Incumbent): 636
Bhavesh Patel 205
Ward 6:
Bruce Luebke (Acclaimed)
Ward 7:
8/14 polls reporting
Shawn Berry (Incumbent): 533
Quentin Robinson: 291
Ward 8:
8/14 polls reporting
Jason Splett (Incumbent): 384
Dhara Patel: 76
Ketan Patel: 161
Ward 9:
9/13 polls reporting
Keith Waterfield: 104
Scott Pedlow: 148
Norah Woychyshyn: 143
Ward 10:
Pattison Media is declaring Tyson Tame re-elected for Ward 10. Tame has served as a council member since 2022. For his platform, Tame said he will focus on improved pathway lighting and maintaining Brandon’s ward system. He has also advocated for downtown revitalization and civil election campaigns.
10/14 polls reporting
Mitesh Patel: 319
Tyson Tame (Incumbent): 708
School Board Trustees:
Voters can elect up to eight school board trustees between Ward 1 and Rural.
Ward 1:
16/28 polls reporting
Hosteen Bungon: 1309
Bill Hogan: 2504
Kim Fallis (Incumbent): 3585
Jay Mahida: 1929
Duncan Ross (Incumbent): 3720
Kirk Carr (Incumbent): 3626
Linda Ross (Incumbent): 4222
Brad Rusnak: 2675
Jim McCrae: 3067
Shawna Mozdzen (Incumbent): 3374
Rural:
Lorraine McConnell (Acclaimed).
