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

An incumbent mayor, a two-term councillor, a former non-profit executive and an advocate for homeless people are part of a jam-packed field.

11 candidates running for mayor in the Nov. 13 election

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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)

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 Editionweekdays from 6to 8:30 a.m. CST on102.5 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

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

Chad Bachynskiis 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 toimprove safety and public transit.

LoriBresciani

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

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

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

Melina Bushenlonga

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

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

Bevann Fox

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Bevann Fox is running to be mayor 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

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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

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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

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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 mayorfor 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

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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

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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 candidacyas 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

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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 reconciliationinto every decision the city makes.

RodWilliams

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

Rod Williams is a former Regina Pats player whoworked at Ipsco and Evrazfor 34 years. He'sfocused on ensuring Regina remains affordable and protecting the city's tax dollars.

Council and school board details

Six of the 10 city councillor raceswill 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.