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Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner

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Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner

Keith Riel 30%

Neil Morton 28%

Michael Eamon 23%

Rebecca Schillemat 18%

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Keith Riel 30%

Neil Morton 28%

Michael Eamon 23%

Rebecca Schillemat 18%

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Keith Riel

$40 Vol.

30%

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Neil Morton

$39 Vol.

28%

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Michael Eamon

$39 Vol.

23%

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Rebecca Schillemat

$20 Vol.

18%

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Rob Hailman

$20 Vol.

4%

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Brian Lumsden

$20 Vol.

3%

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Jacob Méthot

$20 Vol.

3%

The 2026 Peterborough, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Peterborough, Ontario as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Peterborough, Ontario.The open Peterborough mayoral contest features seven certified candidates after incumbent Jeff Leal declined to seek a second term on August 20, 2026, citing age and health concerns one day before the August 21 nomination deadline. Traders have priced the field tightly, with Keith Riel (incumbent councillor with labour and business experience) at 29.5%, Neil Morton (local entrepreneur) at 27.5%, Michael Eamon (university administrator) at 23%, and Rebecca Schillemat at 17.5%, reflecting limited polling data, comparable name recognition, and no dominant frontrunner. The remaining candidates trail at low single digits. This distribution captures the fragmented voter base and absence of clear differentiation on core municipal issues such as housing affordability, economic development, transit expansion, and public safety services. With voting scheduled for October 26—including advance and online options—candidate forums, platform releases, or endorsements over the next two months could consolidate support and create separation among the contenders.

The 2026 Peterborough, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Peterborough, Ontario as a result of this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Peterborough, Ontario.
Volume
$198
End Date
Oct 26, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 24, 2026, 2:43 PM ET

Resolver

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The 2026 Peterborough, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Peterborough, Ontario as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Peterborough, Ontario.
The 2026 Peterborough, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Peterborough, Ontario as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Peterborough, Ontario.The open Peterborough mayoral contest features seven certified candidates after incumbent Jeff Leal declined to seek a second term on August 20, 2026, citing age and health concerns one day before the August 21 nomination deadline. Traders have priced the field tightly, with Keith Riel (incumbent councillor with labour and business experience) at 29.5%, Neil Morton (local entrepreneur) at 27.5%, Michael Eamon (university administrator) at 23%, and Rebecca Schillemat at 17.5%, reflecting limited polling data, comparable name recognition, and no dominant frontrunner. The remaining candidates trail at low single digits. This distribution captures the fragmented voter base and absence of clear differentiation on core municipal issues such as housing affordability, economic development, transit expansion, and public safety services. With voting scheduled for October 26—including advance and online options—candidate forums, platform releases, or endorsements over the next two months could consolidate support and create separation among the contenders.

The 2026 Peterborough, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Peterborough, Ontario as a result of this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Peterborough, Ontario.
Volume
$198
End Date
Oct 26, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 24, 2026, 2:43 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Peterborough, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Peterborough, Ontario as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Peterborough, Ontario.

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"Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Keith Riel" at 30%, followed by "Neil Morton" at 28%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 30¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 30% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 24, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner," browse the 7 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner" is "Keith Riel" at 30%, meaning the market assigns a 30% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Neil Morton" at 28%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Peterborough, ON Mayoral Election Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.