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)
| Background | 38-year career with Canada Post. |
| Political experience | First 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 work | Chairs the Growth Committee and the FRSC Community Development Committee. Sits on the Community Council on Homelessness. |
| 2021 result | 1,249 votes (2nd) |
Links: Facebook | City profile | Email | Phone: 506-977-3849
Mohamed Elazab
| Background | Commissioner of Oath in Saint John – provides affidavit, statutory declaration, document certification, and oath administration services. |
| Political experience | First-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
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Barry Ogden | 1,760 |
| John MacKenzie | 1,249 |
| 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)