Local Elections

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You are entitled to vote for your Local representatives, including your Local Coordinator, Bargaining Unit President, unit representatives and those on committees, such as Health and Safety, Professional Development and Labour-Management.

Members are welcome–and encouraged–to let their name stand for any Local or Bargaining Unit position. Your input is needed!

Resources

The following resources will help you learn more about the election process, responsibilities assigned to various positions and opportunities for leadership skill development within the Ontario Nurses' Association.

Local and Bargaining Unit Election Policy

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Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies - For Leaders at the Bargaining Unit and Local Levels

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ONA Constitution and Statement of Beliefs

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Leadership Development

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2026 Local Elections

Three-Year Term — January 1st, 2027 until December 31st, 2029

This year we will be holding elections for various positions on our Local/Bargaining Unit team. Check here often as we will post election updates, including our call for nominations, candidate/voting information and election results.

Key Dates:

Voting Day - September 10, 2026

Positions Up for Election
All Local 51 and Bargaining Unit positions are up for election for the 2027–2029 term. Members are encouraged to consider running for a leadership position and helping shape the future of our Local. Specific positions, responsibilities, and nomination requirements will be outlined during the Call for Nominations period.

The Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies - For Leaders at the Bargaining Unit and Local Levels outlines leadership accountabilities and competencies for each role.

Have questions?

If you have questions about Local/Bargaining Unit elections, please contact the Election Committee at

Nominations have now closed. See candidate and voting information below.

Nomination Form

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Please contact your elections team, Cynthia Rogers (Local Coordinator) gro.a1789747767no@1517897477670laco1789747767l1789747767 or Jenn Goddard gro.a1789747767no@pe1789747767retis1789747767OHL1789747767, for any questions or concerns. ONA also has a very transparent elections policy on both the ONA website and our Local website.

Please note that elections for Bargaining Unit positions have concluded. You can contact your Bargaining Unit President if you have any questions.

For Lakeridge Health members: The Expression of Interest process for Lakeridge Health positions is ongoing. Please reach out to Angie Stott (Administrator/Interim BUP) if you have any questions.

Our 2026 Local Elections are now concluded. See the election results below.

Please contact Cynthia Rogers Local Coordinator at gro.a1789747767no@1517897477670laco1789747767l1789747767 or Jenn Goddard at gro.a1789747767no@pe1789747767retis1789747767OHL1789747767 with any questions. Thanks to all those that put their name forward.

2026 Election Results (Local Positions)

Local Coordinator (Acclaimed)

Cynthia Rogers

Treasurer (Acclaimed)

Emily Leney

Local Secretary (Election for one position)

Christina Shelley 89 (21.6%)
Madelyn Silva 45 (10.9%)
Jodie Woodford 278 (67.5%) Elected

Local Human Rights and Equity (Election for one position)

Rupa Himani 170 (40.9%) Elected
Yvette Goethe-Bahlmann 55 (13.2%)
Lee-Ann Lobo 100 (24.0%)
Christina Shelley 91 (21.9%)

Local Elections Committee (Election for three positions)

Susan Doyle 292 (37.7%) Elected
Lee-Ann Lobo 146 (18.9%)
Christina Shelley 181 (23.4%) Elected
Madelyn Silva 155 (20.0%) Elected

Want to get involved?

Member representation on committees, teams and focus groups keeps our union strong. We develop leaders and engage members in collective action while ensuring members’ voices are reflected in policy and strategic decisions.

Learn about the available opportunities below and apply online using our Expression of Interest forms.