Thunder Bay Mayor’s Race 2026: Comparing the Candidates’ Experience, Strengths and Risks

THUNDER BAY – MUNICIPAL ELECTION ANALYSIS – October 1, 2026 – Thunder Bay voters face an unusually large number of choices for mayor.
Ten names were certified for the October 26 ballot, although Shane Judge has ended his active campaign, however it was too late to have his name removed.
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