Kevin Pearson elected Sooke mayor as five new faces join council
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What's being reported
Kevin Pearson was elected mayor of Sooke in the municipal election. Six councillors were also elected from a field of 16 candidates. Pearson's Sooke First slate won a council majority, with five of its members elected.
How coverage differs
- Sooke News MirrorQuotes Pearson saying 'I feel amazing' about his win.
- Victoria BuzzReports that the race was decided by 833 votes.
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Black Press · 2 versions · 1 outlet
- ‘I feel amazing’: Sooke elects Kevin Pearson mayor
Six councillors were also elected from a field of 16 candidates
- Sooke election: Kevin Pearson’s majority puts spending promises to test
Sooke First’s council majority gives the new mayor the power to act — and residents reason to expect results
Independent · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Kevin Pearson elected Sooke mayor as 5 new faces join council
The race was decided by 833 votes.
Glacier · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Sooke election results 2026: Pearson elected mayor, along with five of Sooke First slate
There is only one council member who does not belong to the Sooke First slate.
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