Ward 5 By-Election
A by-election was held October 28, 2026, to fill the vacant Ward 5 trustee position on the Saskatoon Public Schools Board of Education.
Ward 5 includes the following Saskatoon Public Schools: Brownell, Lawson Heights, River Heights, Silverwood Heights and Silverspring schools, as well as Marion M. Graham Collegiate.
Saskatoon Public Schools is organized into 10 wards for election and school representation purposes. While trustees are elected within individual wards, once elected, they represent all students and families across the school division. Learn more about the role of trustees.
The Candidates
Nominations were accepted between September 9-23, 2026.
On October 6, Saskatoon Public Schools hosted a Candidate Forum at Silverwood Heights School, giving candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to Ward 5 voters, explain why they are seeking election, answer questions from the community, and discuss what they would bring to the role.
The five candidates seeking election were:
- Murray Guest
- Kim Hoffart
- Doug Porteous
- Janet Uchacz-Hart
- Ryan Vanjoff
Saskatoon Public Schools extends its sincere appreciation to all candidates who put their names forward in the by-election. Their willingness to serve reflects a commitment to public education and the broader Saskatoon community.
The Results
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Uchacz-Hart brings extensive experience in public education and community leadership. She spent 21 years as an educator, including at Marion M. Graham Collegiate, before serving 24 years in a leadership role with the Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC). She has also served on the board of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation. Uchacz-Hart will officially join the Board of Education at its annual organizational meeting on November 3.
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More Information
The City of Saskatoon administered the by-election. For the official results, as released by the Returning Officer for the 2026 SPS by-election, click here.