Darren Steeves
Candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
Unofficial result: 545 votes (6.38%), 2,184 votes behind Kevin Berry, fifth of five, count complete. All the results.
- 1 time on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
- darrensteeves@gmail.com
- 416-522-7798
Contact details are from the City's candidates list, except any marked inferred, searched or supplied; hover the mark to see where that detail came from.
In their own words
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Compiled in a research batch dated October 15, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 15, 2026.
No campaign website on the City's list; indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them.
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Simcoe County District School Board — Barrie Wards 7, 8, 9, 10 | 545 | 6.4% | Not elected unofficial |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results.
In full
Each contest Darren Steeves was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2026: Simcoe County District School Board — Barrie Wards 7, 8, 9, 10
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Berry Elected | 2,729 | 32.0% |
| Denise Ketching | 2,427 | 28.4% |
| Sean Fitzgerald | 2,259 | 26.5% |
| Chaudhry Farooq Haider Virk | 580 | 6.8% |
| Darren Steeves | 545 | 6.4% |
Coverage
Reporting that names Darren Steeves, from this site's media index, newest first.
- October 26, 2026 Nuttall wins second term as Barrie mayor, incumbent city councillors re-elected Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- August 21, 2026 Four-person race for Barrie mayor shaping up for October's city election BarrieToday
- August 4, 2026 Municipal Election 2026: Here’s the unofficial list of candidates for school board trustee positions in Simcoe County Simcoe.com
Compiled from the public electoral record.
Common questions
Who is Darren Steeves?
Darren Steeves was a candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election, and previously ran in Barrie in 2026.
What did Darren Steeves run for in Barrie in 2026?
School board trustee, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day was October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opened October 16. See everyone who ran in this race.
Is Darren Steeves an incumbent?
No. Darren Steeves does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Darren Steeves run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2026. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Darren Steeves's campaign?
The campaign published an email address, a phone number on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.
Who can vote for Darren Steeves?
Voters whose school support is recorded for this board, within the trustee zone shown above. See which trustee race is on your ballot.