Incumbent Matthew Shoemaker leads the Sault Ste. Marie mayoral market at 57% amid a five-candidate field that includes Joel Rowswell at 41.5% and lower-priced options such as Selva Rasaiah, Josh McNally, and Matthew Toffelmire. Nominations closed August 21 with no further additions, confirming the race for the October 26 vote. Traders appear to price Shoemaker’s incumbency and name recognition against Rowswell’s family political ties and the risk of vote splitting among challengers. Local priorities including Algoma Steel’s transition, proposed port infrastructure, and provincial job announcements continue to shape assessments of candidate appeal without yet producing decisive polling separation.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedSault Ste. Marie, ON Mayoral Election Winner
Sault Ste. Marie, ON Mayoral Election Winner
Matthew Shoemaker 53%
Joel Rowswell 42%
Selva Rasaiah 4.6%
Matthew Toffelmire 3.1%
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NEW
Oct 25, 2026
Matthew Shoemaker
62%
Joel Rowswell
42%
Selva Rasaiah
5%
Matthew Toffelmire
3%
Josh McNally
3%
Matthew Shoemaker 53%
Joel Rowswell 42%
Selva Rasaiah 4.6%
Matthew Toffelmire 3.1%
NEW
NEW
Oct 25, 2026
Matthew Shoemaker
$140 Vol.
62%
Joel Rowswell
$60 Vol.
42%
Selva Rasaiah
$20 Vol.
5%
Matthew Toffelmire
$20 Vol.
3%
Josh McNally
$20 Vol.
3%
The 2026 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.Incumbent Matthew Shoemaker leads the Sault Ste. Marie mayoral market at 57% amid a five-candidate field that includes Joel Rowswell at 41.5% and lower-priced options such as Selva Rasaiah, Josh McNally, and Matthew Toffelmire. Nominations closed August 21 with no further additions, confirming the race for the October 26 vote. Traders appear to price Shoemaker’s incumbency and name recognition against Rowswell’s family political ties and the risk of vote splitting among challengers. Local priorities including Algoma Steel’s transition, proposed port infrastructure, and provincial job announcements continue to shape assessments of candidate appeal without yet producing decisive polling separation.
The 2026 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Market Opened: Aug 24, 2026, 2:44 PM ET
Volume
$260End Date
Oct 26, 2026Market Opened
Aug 24, 2026, 2:44 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...The 2026 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.Incumbent Matthew Shoemaker leads the Sault Ste. Marie mayoral market at 57% amid a five-candidate field that includes Joel Rowswell at 41.5% and lower-priced options such as Selva Rasaiah, Josh McNally, and Matthew Toffelmire. Nominations closed August 21 with no further additions, confirming the race for the October 26 vote. Traders appear to price Shoemaker’s incumbency and name recognition against Rowswell’s family political ties and the risk of vote splitting among challengers. Local priorities including Algoma Steel’s transition, proposed port infrastructure, and provincial job announcements continue to shape assessments of candidate appeal without yet producing decisive polling separation.
The 2026 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Volume
$260End Date
Oct 26, 2026Market Opened
Aug 24, 2026, 2:44 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Incumbent Matthew Shoemaker leads the Sault Ste. Marie mayoral market at 57% amid a five-candidate field that includes Joel Rowswell at 41.5% and lower-priced options such as Selva Rasaiah, Josh McNally, and Matthew Toffelmire. Nominations closed August 21 with no further additions, confirming the race for the October 26 vote. Traders appear to price Shoemaker’s incumbency and name recognition against Rowswell’s family political ties and the risk of vote splitting among challengers. Local priorities including Algoma Steel’s transition, proposed port infrastructure, and provincial job announcements continue to shape assessments of candidate appeal without yet producing decisive polling separation.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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