1 in 4 candidates running in P.E.I.'s largest municipalities are women — officials say they want more - CBC

PEIMunicipal elections in Prince Edward Island are now only two weeks away, and there are concerns about how few women are running. Low pay, lack of supports cited as reasons women are not getting involved in politicsLucas McInnis · CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 7:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.'Maybe stop simply asking why women aren't running, and start asking: 'What can we do to encourage more women to put their names forward?'' says Charlottetown Deputy Mayor Alanna Jankov. (Sheehan Desjardins/CBC)Municipal elections in Prince Edward Island are now only two weeks away, and some Islanders have raised concerns about how few women are running. Voters head to the polls Nov. 2 across most municipalities in the province. In P. E. I.'s five largest — Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford, Summerside and Three Rivers — only 20 of the 78 candidates are women. That's about 25 per cent.