WILLOWREACH
2026
MAYORAL ELECTION · 09.27
Every vote counts.
Counted
72%
Result not yet called
Alex Mercer
53.2%
Sam Bennett
46.8%
Share of counted votes · Each dot ≈ 1%
Live
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+6.4Lead / pp
Lead widens
Alex Mercer extends lead to 6.4 points
The election office releases a new batch of results. With 72% counted, Alex Mercer has 53.2% and Sam Bennett 46.8%. The final result is still pending.
Alex Mercer53.2%
Sam Bennett46.8%
Robin HayesPolitics reporterWillowreach · Count centre
Final results are subject to the election office's official announcement.
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72%Counted
Count update
East district completes its count
All East district polling stations have reported, and their totals are included in the citywide count. Counting and verification continue in the West and Lakeside districts.
Drew ParkerLocal reporterWillowreach · East polling station
Final results are subject to the election office's official announcement.
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22:06Speech time
Candidate speaks
Sam Bennett urges patience for the full result
Speaking briefly at campaign headquarters, Sam Bennett thanks volunteers and voters. His team will keep following official count updates.
Robin HayesPolitics reporterWillowreach · Campaign HQ
Candidate remarks do not represent the final result.