Ariel Troster wins second term in Somerset Ward with 62 percent of the vote
Ariel Troster took 9,061 votes in Ward 14, defeating four challengers and naming homelessness as her central focus for the next four years.
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Ariel Troster won a second term as Somerset Ward councillor in Ottawa's October 26 municipal election, taking 9,061 votes, or 62 percent of all ballots cast in Ward 14, the Algonquin Times reported on October 27.
Her closest challenger, Robert Dekker, received 2,818 votes. The other candidates were Michael Tay, Nicholas Gollé, and Dillon Anderson.
What Troster said
About 40 supporters gathered at Deacon Brodies Pub on Elgin Street to watch the results. Troster told them: "I will continue to fight for real, sustainable solutions to solve this crisis." She named homelessness as her central concern for the next four years and said the ward needs investments that last rather than temporary fixes.
Her stated priorities
The Algonquin Times reported that Troster's campaign commitments include a city rent bank to help residents facing eviction, investment in supportive housing, and preservation of existing affordable rental homes in the ward. During her first term she served on city committees covering planning, housing, community services, heritage, and transportation. She built her campaign around the idea that people who already live in the ward should be able to stay there as costs rise.
About the ward and the result
Somerset is Ward 14, covering a central part of Ottawa close to the downtown core. The ward has a large number of rental housing units and a significant homeless population, which shaped Troster's campaign focus.
Troster first won the seat in 2022 after working in the non-profit and labour sectors. During her first term she sat on committees covering planning, housing, community services, heritage, and transportation. Her margin in this election was wider than her 2022 win.
The unofficial results for all 24 Ottawa wards, and a full list of who won council seats, are covered at the Ottawa election news page. The City of Ottawa's official results will be certified in the days after voting day.
Questions this story answers
Who won Somerset Ward in the Ottawa 2026 election?
Ariel Troster won Ward 14 (Somerset Ward) with 9,061 votes, which was 62 percent of all ballots cast in that ward. Her closest challenger was Robert Dekker, who received 2,818 votes. The other candidates were Michael Tay, Nicholas Gollé, and Dillon Anderson. These are the results reported by the Algonquin Times on October 27, 2026.
What did Ariel Troster say after winning?
Troster told supporters gathered at Deacon Brodies Pub on Elgin Street in Ottawa: 'I will continue to fight for real, sustainable solutions to solve this crisis.' She was referring to homelessness, which she named as her central concern for the next four-year term. About 40 supporters attended the election night event.
What are Ariel Troster's priorities for her second term?
According to the Algonquin Times, Troster's campaign priorities for her second term include a city rent bank to help residents facing eviction, investment in supportive housing, and preservation of existing affordable rental homes in Somerset Ward. She has served on city committees covering planning, housing, community services, heritage, and transportation during her first term.
When was Ariel Troster first elected to Ottawa City Council?
Ariel Troster was first elected as Somerset Ward councillor in 2022. Before her time in municipal politics, she worked in the non-profit and labour sectors. She won her second term on October 26, 2026.
What is Somerset Ward in Ottawa?
Somerset is Ward 14 in Ottawa. It covers a central part of the city, including neighbourhoods close to the downtown core. The ward has a large number of rental housing units and a significant homeless population, which is why Troster named homelessness as her main focus for the next four years. She has represented the ward since 2022, when she won her first term.
What was voter turnout in Somerset Ward?
The Algonquin Times article on the Somerset Ward result did not give a specific turnout figure for the ward. The city-wide turnout figure was covered in an earlier report; the City of Ottawa's official results page will have ward-level numbers.
Who else ran in Somerset Ward?
The Algonquin Times reported that four candidates challenged Troster: Robert Dekker (who finished second with 2,818 votes), Michael Tay, Nicholas Gollé, and Dillon Anderson. All four ran in the October 26 vote.
Where can I see the official Somerset Ward results?
You can read about the Somerset Ward race and find Ariel Troster's candidate page at /on/ottawa-2026/candidates/ariel-troster. The City of Ottawa publishes official results on its website; ward-level numbers may be updated there after certification.
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