Two Councillor at Large seats are up for election on May 11, 2026. These councillors are elected city-wide by all Saint John voters.
Only two candidates are running – one incumbent and one challenger. Notable: incumbent Brent Harris is not seeking re-election.
H. Gary Sullivan (Incumbent)
| Background | Teacher at Saint John High School. |
| Political experience | The longest-serving member of the current Council. First elected in 2008 (Ward 2), then elected Councillor at Large in 2016 and re-elected in 2021. |
| Community involvement | Past president of ONE Change, St. Patrick’s Society, NB Sailing Association, and Saint John Youth Minor Hockey |
| 2021 result | 6,963 votes (2nd at-large) |
Links: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Email
Gerry Irish
| Background | Lives in Champlain Heights (East Saint John) with wife Lana and two children. Has worked for Xerox for 7 years, currently a Virtual Production Specialist in the Agent Business Partner Channel for the Northeast USA. |
| Political experience | Ran as NB Green Party candidate in Saint John East in the 2024 provincial election (394 votes). Ran as Green Party of Canada candidate for Saint John–St. Croix in the 2025 federal election. |
Links: Email | Phone: 506-333-3143
2021 Councillor at Large Results
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Brent Harris | 8,487 |
| Gary Sullivan | 6,963 |
| Other candidates | – |
Brent Harris is not running for re-election in 2026.
Source: Elections NB – Candidate List, 2021 NB municipal elections (Wikipedia)