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  • Nickolas Harper is Bradford's new Mayor-Elect
  • Thank you, Bradford
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  • BradfordToday: Harper wins mayoral race
  • Inauguration Day: November 17 · 7:00 PM · Portuguese Cultural Centre
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Mayor-Elect · Bradford West Gwillimbury

Thank You,
Bradford.

Thank you for believing in change and in a better future for our town.

To every supporter, voter, volunteer, and teammate who never quit, this is a win for everyone living here now.

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  • Ward 6 Councillor
  • Combat Veteran
  • Former Police Officer
  • Father of Four
Election night in Bradford · Oct 26, 2026
In the NewsBradfordToday · October 26, 2026

BREAKING: Nickolas Harper wins mayoral race in Bradford West Gwillimbury

BradfordToday called it on election night: 30.7 per cent of the vote and a win over several experienced challengers. Read their full report.

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Election night · Bradford
A Message From the Mayor-Elect

Thank You For This Opportunity Bradford

Thank you for believing in change and in a better future for our town.

To every supporter, voter, volunteer, and teammate who never quit, this is a win for everyone living here now.

To every candidate who gave their all, thank you. Every hour, minute and step forward was to make our town better.

Now we move forward together.

We will protect our small town feel, deliver the amenities we deserve, and keep our home a place we can safely call forever.

This is our Bradford. This is our home.

I am ready to get to work for you.

Thank you 🙏🫡🇨🇦

Nickolas Harper

Mayor-Elect · Bradford West Gwillimbury

Nickolas Harper, Mayor-Elect of Bradford West Gwillimbury

Elected Mayor

October 26, 2026

Who Is Nickolas Harper?

Bradford's Next Mayor

Nickolas Harper was elected Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury on October 26, 2026. For the last four years he served as the town's Ward 6 Councillor, where he pushed for accountability at Town Hall, safer streets, and growth that serves the residents who already live here.

Before Council, he served Canada as a combat veteran with the Canadian Armed Forces and his community as a police officer. He is a health and safety expert, an academy soccer coach, and a father of four. Nickolas and his family have called Bradford home since 2019, and his friends and family have lived here for more than 30 years.

Ward 6 Councillor · 4 YearsHealth & Safety ExpertCAF Combat VeteranFormer Police OfficerAcademy Soccer CoachFather of 4 · Bradford Since 2019
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Welcome Home

Our Home.
Our Future.

The town we are proud to call home.

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Why He Ran

A Leader Bradford Residents Deserve

I have called Bradford home since 2019, but my connection runs much deeper. For over 30 years my friends and family have lived here and I have built real relationships through customer service and client work in our local business community. Like so many of you, I chose Bradford to get away from big city traffic, noise, and congestion. I wanted a safe, small town with big town amenities where my children could grow up happy and healthy.

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Inauguration Day

November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Portuguese Cultural Centre. Nickolas is sworn in as Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

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