Meet the Candidates

Bill Gordon is Midland’s current Mayor and is running for Mayor in the 2026 municipal election. His stated 2026–2030 priorities include municipal spending, housing, public safety, Midland Bay Landing, shared municipal services, economic development, resident engagement, parks and waterfront spaces, infrastructure, and climate-resiliency and energy-efficiency measures.

Ute Schmid-Jones is a 2026 candidate for Mayor. She previously ran for Midland mayor in 2022 and has identified housing security, community safety and economic development as key campaign issues.

Catherine E. MacDonald is a current Midland Councillor and is running for Deputy Mayor in the 2026 municipal election.

Beth Prost is Midland's current Deputy Mayor and is running for Deputy Mayor in the 2026 municipal election.

Jamie-Lee Ball is a current Midland Councillor and is seeking re-election as Councillor in 2026.

Tyler Downer is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor. He works in municipal public works and has described himself as a newcomer to politics.

Blain Dusome is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and has a record of local community involvement.

Sheldon East is a current Midland Councillor seeking re-election in 2026. His stated priorities include affordable housing, community safety, responsible budgeting and development, Midland Bay Landing, employment, parks, tourism and trails.

Profile research is in progress. Verified candidate information will be added as it is reviewed.

Margaret Hamelin is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and a local business owner. Her stated priorities include an affordable-housing proposal using a Town-owned non-profit corporation model and a stronger councillor community-liaison role.

Derek Howard is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor with a background in local journalism and municipal reporting.

Bob Jeffery is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and has previously sought a seat on Midland council.

Eric (Howie) Major is a current Midland Councillor and is seeking re-election as Councillor in 2026.

Megan Marchildon is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor, a downtown small-business owner and a community organizer.

Corinne McNaughton is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and a longtime local educator.

Bill Meridis is a current Midland Councillor and is seeking re-election as Councillor in 2026.

Cody Oschefski is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and has previously sought municipal office.

Jaz Patel is a current Midland Councillor and is seeking election as Councillor in 2026.

Yvonne Tietz is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and has previously participated in Town council-vacancy selection processes.

Profile research is in progress. Verified candidate information will be added as it is reviewed.