Keanin Loomis Wins Hamilton Mayoralty in Leadership Shakeup
Keanin Loomis and nine new councillors won the Hamilton municipal election on October 27, unseating five incumbents amid voter demands for affordability and budget reform.
Hamilton residents elected Keanin Loomis as mayor and nine new councillors during a municipal election on October 27, 2026. The results signal a significant leadership shift for the city, as five newcomers unseated incumbents and three others filled vacant seats.
Among those defeating incumbents are Mark Daly in Ward 7, Jonathan Stathakos in Ward 9, Fred Bennink in Ward 12, Colleen Stewart in Ward 15, and Jason Farr in Ward 4. Additionally, Nicole Trombetta won the Ward 10 vacancy by 56 votes, Rick Kunc secured over 60 percent of the vote in Ward 13, and Dawn Danko won the Ward 8 seat with more than 43 percent of the vote.
The incoming representatives campaigned on priorities including inflation, budget management, affordability, and the removal of a controversial rain tax. The new council members are scheduled to take office on November 15, following the certification of results by the city clerk.
