Steve Lesperance
Candidate for Councillor — Ward 8 · City of Kawartha Lakes · 2026 Municipal Election
About
Steve Lesperance is the founding participating candidate of Witness Your Vote Ontario, running for Councillor in Ward 8, City of Kawartha Lakes. (Placeholder biography — to be updated by the campaign.)
Why I'm running
Committed to accountable, transparent local government and verifiable elections in Kawartha Lakes. (Placeholder — to be updated by the campaign.)
Paper-ballot position
I SUPPORT PAPER BALLOTS As a candidate for Ward 8 Councillor, I believe elections must be transparent, verifiable and trusted by the people. I support hand-marked paper ballots, public oversight, secure chain of custody, and meaningful recounts. Trust should not be demanded. It should be proven. Paper ballots. Public oversight. Verifiable results. Steve Lesperance Candidate for Ward 8 Councillor City of Kawartha Lakes
Election Transparency Questions
A voluntary, standard set of questions offered identically to every participating candidate.
Paper Ballots
Do you support voters having the option of voting by paper ballot?
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Independent Verification
Do you support independent observation and auditing of municipal election processes?
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Election Technology Transparency
Do you support public disclosure of the companies, systems and jurisdictions involved in processing municipal votes?
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Post-Election Review
Would you support an independent audit or recount when legally justified by documented evidence?
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