Toronto mayoral race heats up as polls close across Ontario on election day

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.

Actors

Association of Municipalities of Ontario Olivia Chow Brad Bradford Mark Sutcliffe Jeff Leiper Ken Boshcoff Dan Carter Carolyn Parrish Bonnie Crombie Alvin Tedjo Dipika Damerla Andrea Horwath Rob Cooper Keanin Loomis Jan Liggett Scott Hamilton

Locations

Ontario, Canada Toronto, Canada Ottawa, Canada Thunder Bay, Canada Oshawa, Canada Mississauga, Canada Hamilton, Canada Cambridge, Canada

Articles

October 26, 2026
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Toronto mayoral race intensifies as polls open across Ontario
Toronto mayoral race intensifies as polls open across Ontario

CP24 • 26 Oct 15:59

Municipal elections are underway in Ontario, with Toronto voters choosing between mayoral candidates Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford while polling stations remain open until 8 p.m.

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Toronto mayoral race narrows as election day approaches
Toronto mayoral race narrows as election day approaches

CBC • 26 Oct 15:37

Incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford are locked in a close contest, with recent polls showing the gap between them has tightened dramatically.

Credibility 68% Manip. 12% Center
Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow in Tight Race for Toronto Mayor on Election Day
Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow in Tight Race for Toronto Mayor on Election Day

Toronto Star • 26 Oct 13:02

Toronto voters are choosing between Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow as mayor, with analysts noting a close contest and differing approaches to housing affordability.

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Toronto mayoral race heads to polls with Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow leading
Toronto mayoral race heads to polls with Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow leading

CP24 • 26 Oct 10:00

Ontario's municipal elections are in progress, and Toronto voters will decide between mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow.

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October 25, 2026
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Toronto mayoral race narrows as incumbent Olivia Chow faces challenger Brad Bradford
Toronto mayoral race narrows as incumbent Olivia Chow faces challenger Brad Bradford

The Globe and Mail • 25 Oct 22:55

Incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow and city councillor Brad Bradford are locked in a close contest for Toronto's mayoralty, with the outcome expected to hinge on voter turnout and ground-campaign efforts.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
Former deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie backs Brad Bradford in Toronto mayoral race
Former deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie backs Brad Bradford in Toronto mayoral race

Toronto Sun • 25 Oct 21:19

Former deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie endorsed Brad Bradford for mayor, while both candidates continue to campaign ahead of Monday's election.

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Toronto mayoral frontrunners Bradford and Chow make final campaign pushes ahead of Monday vote
Toronto mayoral frontrunners Bradford and Chow make final campaign pushes ahead of Monday vote

CP24 • 25 Oct 15:54

Mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow held separate news conferences on Sunday, reiterating their key promises as Toronto voters prepare to head to the polls on Monday.

Credibility 68% Manip. 27% Center
Ontario municipal elections: mayoral races in seven cities on voting day
Ontario municipal elections: mayoral races in seven cities on voting day

CBC • 25 Oct 08:00

Ontario voters head to the polls on Monday, with more than 11.8 million eligible voters choosing among 6,663 candidates for mayoral and other local positions in cities including Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga.

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