Toronto mayoral race heats up as polls close across Ontario on election day
Toronto voters went to the polls on Oct 24, 2026, choosing between incumbent mayor Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford as polling stations stayed open until 8 p. m. , CP24 reported. Earlier that day, more than 11.
8 million eligible voters across Ontario cast ballots for 6,663 candidates in cities such as Ottawa and Mississauga, according to CBC. Chow and Bradford held separate news conferences on to reiterate their key promises, CP24 noted. Analysts described the Toronto mayoral contest as tight, citing differing approaches to housing affordability, Toronto Star reported. The Globe and Mail said the outcome was expected to hinge on voter turnout and ground-campaign efforts.