Meet the candidates for councillor in Ward 21 – Rideau-Jock

Residents face many of those same rural realities - but distance becomes its own challenge when needing to reach jobs, schools, services or the city.

David Brown has been acclaimed councillor in Rideau-Jock for another four years.

Brown was the only candidate to register to run for councillor in the ward in Ottawa’s rural area in the 2026 municipal election.

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This will be Brown’s second term at Ottawa City Hall after winning the 2022 municipal election with 66.6 per cent of the vote.

Residents in River ward will still be able to vote for mayor and school board trustee on Oct. 26.

Rideau Jock

The ward in Ottawa’s southwest end includes the communities of Richmond, Manotick, Munster, Kars, Ashton, Burritts Rapids and Goulbourn Township.

• Voter turnout in Ward 21 in 2022: 48.08 per cent
• Ballots cast in Ward 21 in 2022: 10,561
• Rideau-Jock ward population (end of 2025): 35,130
• Rideau-Jock ward households (end of 2025): 12,760