Patrick Brown has won a third term as mayor of Brampton after voters cast ballots in the city’s municipal election on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Brampton election results were posted through the city’s unofficial results system after polls closed, with Brown leading the mayoral contest among 12 certified candidates.
The result keeps Brown in the mayor’s office for another four-year term and extends his tenure, which began after his first municipal victory in 2018.
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Brampton election results confirm Brown’s third term
Brown ran for re-election against Jagruti Bhatt, Gurdeep Singh Dhothar, Vidya Sagar Gautam, Prabh Gill, Wesley Jackson, Najma Khurram, Nathaniel Peart, Prabhjot Kaur Sidhu, Sandeep Somal, Paul Tarriwal and Gaurav Walia.
The city listed the mayoral race alongside contests for city councillors, regional councillors and school board trustees.
Brampton’s election results remain unofficial until the City Clerk completes the required certification process.
The city said results would be posted progressively after voting ended at 8 p.m. on October 26.
What Brampton voters were deciding
More than 425,000 eligible electors were eligible to participate in Brampton’s 2026 municipal election.
Voters selected a mayor, one city councillor, one regional councillor and a school board trustee through the city’s ward-based ballot system.
The city’s ward structure groups Wards 1 and 5, Wards 2 and 6, Wards 3 and 4, Wards 7 and 8, and Wards 9 and 10 for council contests.
That structure means that residents vote for representatives serving both their individual ward and the paired ward grouping used for the election.
The mayor is elected across the entire city, while council and trustee races are decided within their respective electoral areas.
What happens next after election night
The unofficial count is not the final legal declaration of the result.
Municipal election results become official after the City Clerk certifies the vote and declares the successful candidates.
That process can include final checks of ballots, voting records and reports from voting locations.
Until certification is complete, the city’s results page should be treated as the authoritative source for updated unofficial totals and any subsequent changes.
The incoming council will then begin the next municipal term, with the mayor and councillors responsible for decisions involving city services, infrastructure, transit, planning, public safety and local finances.
Brown’s political record in Brampton
Brown first became Brampton’s mayor in 2018 after leaving federal politics.
He won re-election in 2022 and sought a third term in 2026 on a platform focused on continued infrastructure investment and city growth.
During the campaign, Brampton’s mayoral race featured debate over development, transportation, healthcare infrastructure, public safety and the city’s financial direction.
Brown’s victory means he will continue leading a rapidly growing city in Peel Region during the next municipal term.
The new council will also work with regional and provincial governments on projects that affect housing, roads, transit and major public facilities.
How to check the full Brampton results
Residents can review the mayoral count and ward-by-ward races through the City of Brampton’s election results portal.
The results page includes separate sections for the mayor, regional councillors, city councillors and school board trustees.
Readers should check the city’s election website again after certification for the final official report.
The final numbers may differ from the first unofficial figures if outstanding reports or administrative corrections are added before certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Brampton mayoral election in 2026?
Patrick Brown won the 2026 Brampton mayoral election and secured a third term as mayor.
When was the Brampton municipal election held?
Voting Day was Monday, October 26, 2026, with polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Are the Brampton election results official yet?
The first results are unofficial until the City Clerk completes the certification and declaration process.
How many candidates ran for mayor of Brampton?
There were 12 certified candidates in the 2026 Brampton mayoral election.
Where can residents find the full Brampton election results?
The City of Brampton’s election website and official results portal provide the mayoral, council and school board counts.
Fact-Checked: Key dates, eligible-voter information, candidate offices and the results publication process were checked against City of Brampton election information and the city’s official results portal; the mayoral outcome was corroborated by current election-result reporting.
Disclaimer: Unofficial election counts can change before the City Clerk certifies and formally declares the final results.