Media Release: Unofficial election results for the 2025 Markham Ward 7 By-Election

MARKHAM, ON – September 29, 2025 – Unofficial election results for the 2025 Markham Ward 7 By-Election are now available. Nimisha Patel has been elected as Markham Ward 7 Councillor, receiving 2,954 votes.  

The unofficial voter turnout was 22.36%, with 8,183 of eligible voters in Ward 7 casting their ballots. 

The 2025 Markham Ward 7 By-Election unofficial results are as follows: 

Official certified results will be released later this week by Elections Markham’s Chief Election Official / City Clerk. 

For the latest and most reliable information about the 2025 Markham Ward 7 By-Election, visit ElectionsMarkham.ca. 

Quick Facts 

• The first Council Meeting for the newly elected member of Council will be held on October 8, 2025.  
• Term of office will end on November 14, 2026. 

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