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Conny Glenn has been elected Kingston’s new mayor, ending Bryan Paterson’s time leading the city after more than a decade in office.
According to the City of Kingston’s unofficial 2026 municipal election results, Glenn received 16,451 votes, or 43.25 per cent, as of Monday night.
Paterson finished second with 15,658 votes, representing 41.17 per cent. Vanessa Mensah received 5,351 votes, or 14.06 per cent, while Grant Bedard received 572 votes, or 1.50 per cent.
The city reported 38,246 ballots cast, with all 26 tabulators reporting. The results remain unofficial, with certified results expected Tuesday, according to the city.
Glenn represents Sydenham District on Kingston city council and has focused her mayoral campaign on housing, affordability, homelessness and making city hall more transparent and accountable. Glenn shares her thoughts.
She has also called for stronger public involvement in municipal decisions and expanded efforts to address Kingston’s housing needs.
Glenn shares some of her plans going forward.
Paterson, who was first elected mayor in 2014, served three consecutive terms before losing his bid for re-election.
Glenn’s election marks a change in leadership at City Hall as Kingston prepares for its next four-year municipal term.
To see the unofficial 2026 election results click here
Story by Alyssa Brush
