Peterborough has elected its next mayor.
Michael Eamon, the longtime Traill College principal, professor and historian, has won the race by defeating six challengers in the 2026 municipal election.
According to election results, Eamon received 10,867 votes, representing 36.5 per cent of the 29,773 votes reported in the mayoral contest.
During the campaign, Eamon made job creation his top priority. His plan calls for expanding employment lands to attract industrial and commercial development, while building on sectors including education, health care, tourism, arts, culture and innovation.
Entrepreneur and founder of PTBOCanada Neil Morton finished second with 7,372 votes, or 24.8 per cent, while long-time city councillor Keith Riel placed third with 5,990 votes, representing 20.1 per cent.
Rounding out the top four was Rebecca Schillemat with 2,526 votes, or 8.5 per cent.
Jacob Méthot finished fifth with 1,112 votes, followed closely by Brian Lumsden with 1,106 and Rob Hailman with 800 votes.
To listen to Eamon’s victory speech, click below.
