From victory parties to the sting of defeat, CTV News Ottawa captured the events of the 2026 municipal election.
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Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe arrives as his election party after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe stops for a selfie with supporters at his election party after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe gives a victory speech after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe gives a victory speech after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe waves to the crowd after giving a victory speech at his election party after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe reacts while giving his victory speech after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mark Sutcliffe re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe smiles as he gives a victory speech after being re-elected as Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Mar Sutcliffe at podium Mark Sutcliffe stands at the podium, surrounded by family, to give his speech after being re-elected mayor of Ottawa in the municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)
Mark Sutcliffe gives victory speech before supporters Mark Sutcliffe takes the stage after being elected mayor of Ottawa for a second term, defeating Jeff Leiper, Alex Lawson and Neil Saravanamutto.
Jeff Leiper concedes election Mayoral candidate and former city councillor Jeff Leiper concedes the election to Mark Sutcliffe after finishing in second place in the 2026 Ottawa municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (CTV News Ottawa)
Jeff Leiper Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper speaks with CTV News Ottawa after giving his concession speech on election night in Ottawa, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (CTV News Ottawa)
Erin Coffin elected councillor for Kanata South
Joanne Chianello elected as councillor for Ward 15 - Kitchissippi CTV News Ottawa declares Joanne Chianello, a former city hall reporter, will become the new councillor for Kitchissippi Ward.
Joanne Chianello Joanne Chianello speaks with CTV News Ottawa after being elected the new councillor for Kitchissippi Ward. (CTV News Ottawa)
Chelsea Walton elected as councillor for Ward 6 - Stittsville
Chelsea Walton Chelsea Walton, surrounded by family, gives her victory speech after being elected the new councillor for Stittsville Ward on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (CTV News Ottawa)
Matt Luloff City councillor Matt Luloff gives his victory speech after being re-elected to serve the constituents in Orléans East-Cumberland for another four years. (CTV News Ottawa)
Sean Devine Sean Devine speaks with CTV News ottawa after being re-elected councillor in Knoxdale-Merivale after a contentious campaign. (CTV News Ottawa)
Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson and his family heading to vote in Ottawa's municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa)
Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo arriving at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne to vote in Ottawa's municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (David Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)
Incumbent mayor Mark Sutcliffe Incumbent mayor Mark Sutcliffe, his wife Ginny and daughter Erica arrive at a voting station to cast a ballot in Ottawa's municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Sutcliffe is seeking a second term as mayor of Ottawa after winning the 2022 election. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)
