1978 Ontario municipal elections

All municipalities in the Canadian province of Ontario held elections on November 13, 1978, to elect mayors or reeves, councillors, school trustees, and (in some areas) public utilities commissioners. Some municipalities also held referendums on various issues.

The most closely watched contest was in Toronto, where John Sewell was elected as mayor.

Results

1978 Brantford municipal election: Mayor of Brantford
Candidate Votes %
(x)Charles Bowen 9,968 49.20
Jo Brennan 8,823 43.55
Andy Woolley 946 4.67
William Stewart 522 2.58
Total valid votes 20,259 100