Mike Hurley has secured a third term as mayor of Burnaby after leading five challengers in the city’s 2026 municipal election.
Preliminary results released after voting on Saturday, October 17, showed Hurley with 19,126 votes.
Burnaby First candidate Heymann Yip was in second place with 6,120 votes, while the remaining candidates were well behind the two front-runners.
The figures remain unofficial.
The City of Burnaby says final results are expected to be posted by Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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Mike Hurley returns after contested Burnaby race
Hurley’s victory extends a run that began in 2018, when he defeated longtime mayor Derek Corrigan.
He was acclaimed in 2022 after no challenger came forward during that election cycle.
This year’s contest was different, with six candidates listed for mayor: Hurley, Yip, Sabina Hsu, Hanzhi Wang, Bill Petrovas and MichaelAngelo ABCROBINHOOD, whose legal name is Yusuf Kaplan.
The result gives Hurley another four-year mandate at Burnaby City Hall.
City election information says officials elected in 2026 will serve from November 2026 through November 2030.
Housing and growth remain central issues
Burnaby has experienced rapid population growth and extensive redevelopment in recent years, making housing supply, affordability, transportation and infrastructure key issues in the mayoral campaign.
Hurley campaigned on continuing housing initiatives, including a pledge to deliver 1,000 new affordable rental homes during the next term.
He also said he would continue pressing the provincial government over housing legislation that allows more homes to be built on lots that were previously limited to single-family residences.
Those issues will continue to shape council decisions after the election, particularly as the city balances new development with pressure on roads, transit, schools, utilities and public amenities.
What happens next in Burnaby
The preliminary count will remain subject to the municipality’s official verification process.
Any changes between the unofficial and final totals are expected to be administrative unless a result becomes close enough to require further review.
Burnaby voters also elected eight city councillors and seven school trustees.
The city’s election system lists the mayor, councillors and trustees as serving four-year terms.
Hurley and the incoming council are expected to take office at inaugural meetings in November.
Their first major decisions will include setting priorities for the new term, reviewing the city’s financial plan and determining how housing, infrastructure and development pressures will be managed.
For now, the preliminary result confirms that Burnaby’s mayoral office will remain with Hurley for another term, despite the return of a contested mayoral race after his 2022 acclamation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Mike Hurley win the 2026 Burnaby mayoral election?
Yes. Preliminary results show Mike Hurley winning a third term as mayor of Burnaby.
How many votes did Mike Hurley receive?
The latest preliminary count cited by the City of Burnaby showed Hurley with 19,126 votes.
Who finished second in the Burnaby mayoral race?
Heymann Yip of Burnaby First was in second place with 6,120 votes in the preliminary count.
Are the Burnaby election results final?
No. The City of Burnaby says final results are expected by October 21, 2026.
How long will Mike Hurley’s new term last?
Officials elected in 2026 are expected to serve four-year terms running from November 2026 to November 2030.
Fact-Checked: Key election facts, candidate information, preliminary vote totals and the expected final-results timeline were checked against City of Burnaby election information and official municipal results pages. ([burnaby.ca](https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/mayor-and-council/elections/results))
Disclaimer: The vote totals in this report are preliminary and may change before the City of Burnaby declares final results.