Hamilton mayoral race remains undecided as vote count pending

Hamilton mayoral race remains undecided as vote count pending

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The Spec reported that, as of Oct 27, 2026, Hamilton’s 2026 mayoral race remained unresolved because the official vote count had not yet been released following polls closing on Oct 24. Ontario’s municipal elections were held on Oct 24, with more than 11. 8 million eligible voters choosing among 6,663 candidates for mayoral and other local offices, CBC said. In Hamilton, voters cast ballots for mayor, council and school trustees; polls closed at 8 p.

m. Eastern Time and results were expected shortly after, CBC added. In Toronto, the contest between incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford was described as a close race, CP24 noted.

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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

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

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October 27, 2026
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Hamilton mayoral race still awaiting results after polls close
Hamilton mayoral race still awaiting results after polls close

The Spec • 27 Oct 00:55

Votes have been cast in Hamilton's 2026 municipal election, but official tallies have not yet been released.

Credibility 57% Manip. 9% Center
October 26, 2026
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Hamilton municipal election underway as voters head to polls
Hamilton municipal election underway as voters head to polls

CBC • 26 Oct 21:55

Hamilton residents are casting ballots for mayor, council and school trustees, with polls closing at 8 p.m. ET and results expected shortly after.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center
Mississauga mayoral race draws attention as Toronto election dominates headlines
Mississauga mayoral race draws attention as Toronto election dominates headlines

National Post • 26 Oct 18:24

In Ontario's municipal elections, the Mississauga mayoral contest features incumbent councillor Carolyn Parrish and former mayor Bonnie Crombie, with a heated debate highlighting personal attacks between the candidates.

Credibility 55% Manip. 10% Center
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.

Credibility 71% Manip. 9% Center
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.

Credibility 68% Manip. 12% Center
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.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center
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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