Alvin Tedjo has won the Mississauga mayoral election, defeating incumbent Carolyn Parrish and former mayor Bonnie Crombie in the city’s municipal vote on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The result makes Tedjo Mississauga’s mayor-elect after he entered the race as a sitting Ward 2 councillor and a former runner-up in the city’s 2024 mayoral by-election.
Election-night results were unofficial as of early Tuesday, October 27, while municipal clerks continued the process of confirming and declaring results.
Ontario’s municipal election results system cautions that figures entered on voting night are not official until declared by the appropriate clerk.
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Who is Alvin Tedjo?
Alvin Tedjo is a Mississauga politician who has represented Ward 2 since 2022, serving communities including Clarkson, Lorne Park, Sheridan Homelands and Park Royal.
Before the election, the City of Mississauga listed Tedjo as the Ward 2 councillor and identified him as a member of several city committees, including the Audit Committee, Budget Committee, Planning and Development Committee and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.
Tedjo’s campaign biography says he moved to Mississauga at the age of four after his parents immigrated to Canada.
He and his wife, Rebecca, later chose to raise their family in Mississauga, according to the biography published by his campaign.
His professional background includes communications, public affairs and government relations work, including positions connected to Sheridan College and Toronto Metropolitan University.
Public biography information also identifies Tedjo as a graduate of Queen’s University and Harvard University, although his campaign materials place greater emphasis on his local experience and work on city council.
From Ward 2 councillor to mayor-elect
Tedjo first won a seat on Mississauga City Council in the 2022 municipal election.
He ran for mayor in the 2024 by-election triggered by Bonnie Crombie’s departure from city hall, finishing behind Carolyn Parrish.
That earlier campaign gave Tedjo citywide name recognition and created a direct political rivalry with Parrish, who was seeking another term as mayor in 2026.
Crombie’s return to the race added another prominent former mayor to the ballot after she left Mississauga city hall to lead the Ontario Liberal Party.
The 2026 contest therefore brought together the current mayor, a former mayor and a sitting councillor seeking to lead one of Canada’s largest municipalities.
What Tedjo campaigned on
Tedjo’s campaign focused on affordability, community safety, housing, infrastructure and the continuing transformation of Mississauga from a suburban municipality into a denser and more urban city.
His campaign biography says he supported free transit for children, additional housing construction, expanded green spaces, dog parks and trails, shelter options, food banks and the legalization of street hockey while serving as councillor.
He also made the cost and impact of future development a major campaign issue.
During the campaign, Tedjo called for tighter scrutiny of large data-centre proposals and argued that Mississauga needed stronger planning rules as population growth and redevelopment increased pressure on roads, utilities and public services.
He also presented himself as a candidate who could combine urban growth with fiscal restraint and neighbourhood concerns.
Why the result matters
Tedjo’s victory marks a change in leadership at Mississauga city hall after Parrish served as mayor for the remainder of the previous term and sought a full term in office.
It also ends Crombie’s attempt to return to the mayor’s office after her tenure as mayor from 2014 to 2024.
The new mayor will take office as Mississauga continues to manage rapid development, transit expansion, housing demand, infrastructure costs and debates over how much density should be directed toward major corridors and downtown areas.
Municipal government decisions will affect local property taxes, roads, transit, parks, planning approvals, emergency services and community programs.
Tedjo will also work with a city council whose final composition was determined in the same municipal election.
What happens next
The City of Mississauga and the returning officer must complete the formal election process before the results become official.
Once the results are certified, Tedjo will prepare to transition from representing Ward 2 to serving as mayor of the entire city.
The mayor is the chief executive officer of Mississauga and provides leadership to council, while councillors continue to represent the city’s 11 wards.
Tedjo’s first major responsibilities will include setting priorities for the new council, preparing for budget decisions and determining how his campaign promises fit within the city’s existing financial and planning framework.
His record as a councillor is likely to shape expectations about housing, cycling infrastructure, public safety, affordability and development approvals.
For residents, the election result will ultimately be measured by decisions made after the campaign rather than by the promises made during it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Mississauga mayoral election in 2026?
Alvin Tedjo won the Mississauga mayoral election held on October 26, 2026, according to election-night results available early on October 27.
Who is Alvin Tedjo?
Alvin Tedjo is a Mississauga politician who represented Ward 2 on city council from 2022 and previously worked in communications, public affairs and government relations.
Where is Alvin Tedjo from?
Tedjo’s campaign biography says he moved to Mississauga when he was four years old after his parents immigrated to Canada.
Who did Alvin Tedjo defeat?
Tedjo defeated incumbent mayor Carolyn Parrish, former mayor Bonnie Crombie and other candidates in the 2026 Mississauga mayoral race.
When will Alvin Tedjo become mayor?
Tedjo becomes mayor-elect after the election, with the formal result taking effect through the municipal certification and transition process.
Fact-Checked: Key election, office, candidate-background and municipal-government facts were checked against City of Mississauga, Ontario municipal-election and candidate information.
Disclaimer: Election-night figures may remain unofficial until the City of Mississauga’s returning officer formally certifies the results.