Stephen Lecce
Member of Provincial Parliament
King—Vaughan
2026 Campaign
Thank You
To every volunteer who knocked on doors, every family who put up a sign, every endorser and every resident who voted: thank you.
The Result
On October 26, 2026, Dorit Smali was elected YRDSB Trustee for King Township and Vaughan Ward 1.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dorit Smali (elected) | 5,430 | 40.5% |
| Arslan Ahmad | 4,606 | 34.4% |
| Brier Dodge Phounsy | 3,356 | 25.1% |
Combined results for the Township of King and City of Vaughan Ward 1, certified October 28, 2026. Source: Township of King, Certificate of Election Results (PDF). Shares are of votes cast for the three trustee candidates.
The 2026 Platform
Dorit ran on five commitments: Excellence Through Merit, Unity and Equality for All, Keep Politics Out of the Classroom, Real Support for Special Education, and Restore School Resource Officers. You can follow the progress on each one on the Commitments page.
2026 Endorsements
With Thanks to Our Endorsers
Anna Roberts
Member of Parliament
King—Vaughan
Costas Menegakis
Member of Parliament
Aurora-Oak Ridges
Melissa Lantsman
Deputy Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Member of Parliament for Thornhill
The strength of our community is tied directly to the strength of our schools. That's why I am proud to endorse Dorit Smali for YRDSB Trustee.
As a mother, business leader, and dedicated advocate, Dorit brings the experience, integrity, and common sense our school board needs. She is focused on the issues that truly matter to families: putting funding into the classroom, supporting special education, and ensuring political transparency.
Dorit understands that a trustee must be accountable to parents, not the institution. She will keep the focus entirely on educational excellence, and I encourage our community to support her campaign.
Roman Baber
Member of Parliament
York Centre
Dorit Smali will make a great School Board Trustee! She is involved in her community, passionate about education and determined to get back to basics, instead of pushing political ideology in the classroom. I look forward to her success as YRDSB Trustee!
I’m proud to endorse Dorit Smali for Public School Trustee.
Dorit is a caring, hardworking, and passionate advocate who understands both education and the policies that shape our schools. For many years, she has advocated for children, families, and stronger schools, and she understands the challenges facing students, parents, and educators.
What stands out about Dorit is her commitment to listening, understanding the issues, and working toward practical solutions. She is motivated by a genuine desire to help children succeed, support parents, and ensure teachers have the resources and support they need.
I believe in Dorit and know she will bring passion, dedication, and a strong understanding of education to the role of YRDSB Trustee.