Hearst Town Hall. (Photo supplied by Denis J. Puska Vista Staff)
Municipal Election 2026
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Hearst municipal election features races for mayor and council

Denis Puska
By Denis Puska

The October 26th municipal election in Hearst will feature a race for both the town’s top job and seats at the council table.

Incumbent mayor Roger Sigouin is being challenged by former mayor Jean Marie Blier and former councillor Gaetan Baillargeon.

There are seven people going after the six seats on council that include incumbents Josee Vachon, Daniel Lemaire, Joel Lauzon, Yan Drolet and Martin Lanoix. Candidates Melanie Delage and Marc Dufrense are the newcomers also looking for a seat.  

Denis Puska
Denis Puska
Denis J. Puska marks his sixth year back in his hometown of Kapuskasing. He spent the past 18 years broadcasting hockey in the United States. Denis is also celebrating his fourth decade in broadcast journalism. He not only handles news duties at Moose FM but he is the morning show host from 6 to 10 am Monday through Friday.

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