2026 Durham Region Municipal Election Candidate Survey Results
Climate Justice Durham created a survey and sent it to all municipal candidates running for election on October 26, 2026.
The questionnaire addressed critical issues such as public transportation, data centres, heat maximum by-laws, and renewable energy. The survey also provided candidates with an opportunity to explain their positions on the issues covered.
We believe that municipal action on climate is a vital part of an effective societal response to the climate crisis.
See the results below. Sort through each municipality as well as the different wards to read candidates’ responses. The original data set can be found here.
Survey Questions
1. Do you support an enforced heat maximum by-law for all rental units within your municipality?
2. Do you support a moratorium on municipal approvals for the construction of data centres until the full impacts have been assessed and understood?
3. Do you support an expanded, accessible, reliable, and sustainable public transit system across the Durham Region?
4. Do you support the installation of renewable energy generation (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) and battery storage at all suitable municipal structures?
5. If elected, what will you do to support programs and policies that address climate change in your municipality and at the Regional level in addition to the above?