The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to announce that Lindsay Leborgne has been appointed as the Electoral Officer for the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) Board election, with Marnie Jacobs serving as the Assistant Electoral Officer. Both individuals bring valuable experience and knowledge of the electoral systems and will oversee the nomination and election process.
The Electoral Officer has called for an ABC Board Election to fill three (3) vacant seats on the ABC Board.
Nomination Day will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Tóta Ma’s Café from 10am to 2pm. The Electoral Officers will be on site to receive formal nominations and answer community questions.
Election day will take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Tóta Ma’s Café from 10am to 2pm.
In accordance with the ABC Law, Nominees must:
- Be a Mohawk of Kahnawà:ke listed on the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Registry
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have no direct or indirect interests in any enterprise that manufactures, distributes, transports, or sells alcoholic beverages within the Community of Kahnawà:ke
- Be willing to be publicly presented to the Community of Kahnawà:ke as a candidate
- Be nominated and seconded by two (2) Mohawks of Kahnawà:ke
- Be willing to serve a two (2) year term of office
For more information on the Alcoholic Beverages Control Law and its Regulations, please contact abcboard@mck.ca.
