Ward 2 covers the North End of Saint John. Two councillor seats are up for election on May 11, 2026.

Notable: incumbent Barry Ogden is not running for re-election here – he is running for Mayor instead.


John Colin MacKenzie (Incumbent, Deputy Mayor)

Background38-year career with Canada Post.
Political experienceFirst elected to Ward 2 in 2012, re-elected 2016 and 2021. Selected as Deputy Mayor by Council in June 2021. Former chair of the District Education Council.
Committee workChairs the Growth Committee and the FRSC Community Development Committee. Sits on the Community Council on Homelessness.
2021 result1,249 votes (2nd)

Links: Facebook | City profile | Email | Phone: 506-977-3849


Mohamed Elazab

BackgroundCommissioner of Oath in Saint John – provides affidavit, statutory declaration, document certification, and oath administration services.
Political experienceFirst-time candidate.

Links: Facebook | Email | Phone: 506-721-3380


Donald Walton

Links: Email | Phone: 506-349-9988


Brian Wyatt

Links: Facebook | Email | Phone: 506-886-1017


2021 Ward 2 Results

CandidateVotes
Barry Ogden1,760
John MacKenzie1,249
Other candidates

Barry Ogden is running for Mayor in 2026, not for his Ward 2 seat.


Source: Elections NB – Candidate List, 2021 NB municipal elections (Wikipedia)