Jake Vandendool will be Haldimand County’s next mayor, according to unofficial municipal election results.
The entrepreneur and former Ontario Provincial Police special constable received 9,253 votes, ahead of incumbent Shelley Ann Bentley with 5,209. Andy Griffin received 2,091 votes, while Jesse Little received 377.
The reported ward winners are:
- Ward 1: Brian Doyle.
- Ward 2: Bruce F. Mehlenbacher.
- Ward 3: Dan Lawrence, re-elected.
- Ward 4: Jason Harnett.
- Ward 5: Cathy Case.
- Ward 6: Rob Shirton.
- Ward 7: Russ McTear.
The results remain unofficial pending certification by the Municipal Clerk.
Ward 4 winner Jason Harnett may be a familiar name to longtime local radio listeners.
He previously hosted afternoons on 98.9 when the station operated as CHCD.
The new municipal term begins November 15, 2026, and runs until November 14, 2030.
