Who's running for mayor in the 2024 Regina civic election

There are 11 candidates for mayor in the 2024 Regina civic election. Top, left to right: Melina Bushenlonga, Bill Pratt, Lori Bresciani, Bob Pearce, Sean Sparvier, Rod Williams. Second row, left to right: Nathaniel Hewton, Bevann Fox, Chad Bachynski, Kevin Kardash and Sandra Masters. (CBC/City of Regina - image credit)
There are 11 candidates for mayor in the 2024 Regina civic election. Top, left to right: Melina Bushenlonga, Bill Pratt, Lori Bresciani, Bob Pearce, Sean Sparvier, Rod Williams. Second row, left to right: Nathaniel Hewton, Bevann Fox, Chad Bachynski, Kevin Kardash and Sandra Masters. (CBC/City of Regina - image credit)

Regina's municipal election is now underway and there are 11 candidates running for mayor.

Voters head to the polls on Nov. 13.

Tune in to The Morning Edition weekdays from 6 to 8:30 a.m. CST on 102.5 FM or 540 AM to hear interviews with each candidate.

This page will be updated with those interviews once they're all completed, so check back for updates.

Learn a bit about each candidate below:

Chad Bachynski

Chad Bachynski is running to be mayor of Regina.
Chad Bachynski is running to be mayor of Regina.

Chad Bachynski is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Chad Bachynski is a manager with SaskEnergy. His campaign is advocating for a more focused and cohesive city council.

Bachynski wants to strategically invest in infrastructure to slow property tax increases. He also wants to improve safety and public transit.

Lori Bresciani 

Lori Bresciani, who has served as councillor for Regina Ward 4 for eight years, announced her candidacy for mayor in the 2024 municipal election on Sept. 17, 2024.
Lori Bresciani, who has served as councillor for Regina Ward 4 for eight years, announced her candidacy for mayor in the 2024 municipal election on Sept. 17, 2024.

Two-term councillor Lori Bresciani says her main focus is affordability. (Laura Sciarpelletti/CBC)

Lori Bresciani has served eight years as the councillor for Ward 4 in Regina. Now, she's challenging the incumbent mayor over concerns the city is no longer living within its means.

Her major concerns are the city's spending and using millions of dollars in debt to potentially build major projects such as a revitalized central library and a new aquatic centre.

Melina Bushenlonga

Melina Bushenlonga is running to be mayor of Regina.
Melina Bushenlonga is running to be mayor of Regina.

Melina Bushenlonga is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Melina Bushenlonga has promised to create a safer community and improve city infrastructure. Bushenlonga is also campaigning on financial accountability and transparency on city spending.

Bevann Fox

Bevann Fox is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)
Bevann Fox is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Bevann Fox is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina) (City of Regina )

Bevann Fox is a member of the Pasqua First Nation, an author and an artist. She wants to improve the city by supporting everyone and building relationships within the community.

Nathaniel Hewton

Nathaniel Hewton is running to be mayor of Regina.
Nathaniel Hewton is running to be mayor of Regina.

Nathaniel Hewton is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Nathaniel Hewton is an advocate for homeless people. He has portrayed his candidacy as a campaign of public service. Hewton has promised to use his own salary to fund his ongoing "Soup After Dark" initiative, which provides meals to those in need.

Kevin Kardash

Kevin Kardash is running to be mayor of Regina.
Kevin Kardash is running to be mayor of Regina.

Kevin Kardash is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Kevin Kardash serves as the president of the Regina Lions Club. He's promised transparency, accountability and dignity for all.

Sandra Masters

Regina Mayor Sandra Masters speaks with media on April 25, 2024.
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters speaks with media on April 25, 2024.

Sandra Masters is running as the incumbent mayor. She's committed to financial transparency and improving the city's aging infrastructure. (Alexander Quon/CBC)

Sandra Masters has served as Regina's mayor for four years and is now running as the incumbent.

During her successful mayoral campaign in 2020, Masters campaigned on creating a new aquatic centre. She will now head into this election with that project's budget approved, but construction not set to begin until 2025. She is focused on infrastructure renewal and financial accountability.

Bob Pearce

Bob Pearce is running to be mayor of Regina.
Bob Pearce is running to be mayor of Regina.

Bob Pearce is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Bob Pearce, also known as "Dancing Bob" for his appearances at events, says his campaign is focused on love and compassion, rather than "force and coercion."

Bill Pratt

Bill Pratt, the former CEO of Eden Care, announced his candidacy for mayor of Regina in the upcoming 2024 municipal election.
Bill Pratt, the former CEO of Eden Care, announced his candidacy for mayor of Regina in the upcoming 2024 municipal election.

Bill Pratt, the former CEO of Eden Care, has said his candidacy is an attempt to hit the rest button on Regina's leadership. (Kirk Fraser/CBC)

Bill Pratt is the former executive of Eden Care Homes, a non-profit focused on low-income housing and senior care.

He's portrayed his candidacy as an attempt to get the city back on track, with a focus on making downtown Regina vibrant and welcoming. He also wants to increase the population, strengthen the business community, and lead with integrity and collaboration.

Shawn Sparvier 

Shawn Sparvier is running to be mayor of Regina.
Shawn Sparvier is running to be mayor of Regina.

Shawn Sparvier is running to be mayor of Regina. (CBC)

Shawn Sparvier is a member of Cowessess First Nation and describes himself as an outside-the-box thinker. He believes it's important to incorporate the principles of truth and reconciliation into every decision the city makes.

Rod Williams 

Rod Williams is running to be mayor of Regina.
Rod Williams is running to be mayor of Regina.

Rod Williams is running to be mayor of Regina. (City of Regina)

Rod Williams is a former Regina Pats player who worked at Ipsco and Evraz for 34 years. He's focused on ensuring Regina remains affordable and protecting the city's tax dollars.

Council and school board details

Six of the 10 city councillor races will not feature an incumbent.

For the full list of city council and school board trustee candidates, visit the City of Regina's official candidate list here.