Fernie Election Results 2026: Harshan Ramadass has been elected mayor of Fernie, defeating Kyle Hamilton with 1,524 votes to 1,194.

Tracey Audia Kelly, Ted Shoesmith, Scott Tibballs, Phil Iddon, Kathleen Dolan and Josh Gawryluk were elected to Fernie City Council, while Nicole Heckendorf won the Southeast Kootenay School District No. 5 trustee election.

Fernie Mayoral Election Results

Ramadass, who was elected to City Council in 2022, succeeds outgoing Mayor Nic Milligan, who did not seek re-election.

Fernie City Council Election Results

Six councillors have been elected to serve on Fernie City Council for the 2026–2030 term.

Tracey Audia Kelly received the highest number of votes in the councillor race, followed by Ted Shoesmith. Both are returning councillors.

Former councillor Phil Iddon returns to City Council, while Scott Tibballs, Kathleen Dolan and Josh Gawryluk are newly elected.

Nicole Heckendorf Wins School District No. 5 Trustee Election

Nicole Heckendorf has been re-elected as school trustee for Southeast Kootenay School District No. 5, defeating Joe Warshawsky.

The school trustee represents the City of Fernie and Trustee Electoral Area 1, which includes a portion of Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area A.

New Fernie City Council Takes Office in November

The election brings four councillors who were not serving on the outgoing council, along with a new mayor.

The incoming council will make decisions on housing affordability, infrastructure investment, municipal finances, community development, transportation and recreation services.

The new council’s inaugural meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

The municipal results remain preliminary until officially declared by the City’s Chief Election Officer.

View the City of Fernie’s preliminary election results.