Gord Baird defeats incumbent Highlands mayor Ken Williams in close election
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What's being reported
Gord Baird defeated incumbent Highlands mayor Ken Williams in the municipal election. Baird won by 29 votes, according to preliminary results.
How coverage differs
- Times ColonistDescribes Williams as a three-term mayor in its headline.
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Black Press · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Incumbent Highlands mayor edged out by former councillor
The 2026 municipal election is nearly at a close as we wait to see who will serve the community as the next mayor and council.
Independent · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Gord Baird defeats longtime Highlands mayor Ken Williams in close election
He won by just 29 votes.
Glacier · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Highlands election results 2026: Baird edges three-term mayor Williams
Gord Baird had a 29-vote edge over Ken Williams in preliminary results.
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