Olivia Chow has been re-elected as the mayor of Toronto after voters cast ballots in the city’s municipal election on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Chow defeated Toronto city councillor Brad Bradford in the mayoral contest, according to the city’s unofficial election results.
The result means Chow will continue leading Canada’s largest city after first winning the mayor’s office in a June 2023 by-election.
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Who is the mayor of Toronto?
The mayor of Toronto is Olivia Chow.
Chow took office in 2023 after the resignation of former mayor John Tory created a vacancy at City Hall.
Her victory in the 2026 election gives her a full municipal term and a renewed mandate to set the city’s political direction alongside Toronto City Council.
What happened in the Toronto mayoral election?
Toronto’s municipal election took place on October 26, with polls open across the city for the mayor, city councillors and school board trustees.
Chow entered the election as the incumbent mayor and faced Bradford as her principal challenger in a closely watched campaign.
The race focused on issues including housing, affordability, transportation, property taxes, public safety and the city’s response to homelessness.
Bradford, who represents Ward 19 Beaches–East York, campaigned on a change in leadership and presented himself as a more fiscally conservative alternative.
Chow defended her record at City Hall while promising to continue work on housing supply, transit and affordability measures.
What does Chow’s re-election mean for Toronto?
Chow’s re-election provides continuity at City Hall during a period of significant pressure on Toronto’s finances and public services.
The new council will face decisions involving the city budget, transit operations, housing construction, shelter capacity and infrastructure investment.
Toronto’s mayor does not govern alone.
Major spending and policy decisions require cooperation with city council, while several issues affecting Toronto also depend on provincial and federal funding or legislation.
That means the election result will shape negotiations between the mayor’s office, councillors and other levels of government over the next term.
When does the new term begin?
Although unofficial results were available after voting ended, the city clerk must complete the formal election process before the results become official.
The incoming council will then begin a new four-year municipal term under Ontario’s municipal election framework.
Chow’s immediate political challenge will be turning her campaign commitments into a governing agenda while working with councillors elected across Toronto’s wards.
Toronto mayor election result at a glance
| Position | Result |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivia Chow re-elected |
| Main challenger | Brad Bradford |
| Election date | October 26, 2026 |
| Current result status | Unofficial results released by the City of Toronto |
For residents looking for the latest Toronto election figures, the City of Toronto’s election results page remains the authoritative source while the clerk completes the certification process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Toronto in 2026?
Olivia Chow is the mayor of Toronto after winning re-election in the October 26, 2026 municipal election.
Did Olivia Chow win the Toronto mayoral election?
Yes. Chow defeated Brad Bradford and was re-elected, based on the city’s unofficial results.
When was the Toronto mayoral election held?
Toronto’s 2026 municipal election was held on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Was Olivia Chow already mayor before the 2026 election?
Yes. Chow became mayor after winning the 2023 Toronto mayoral by-election.
Are the Toronto election results official yet?
The City of Toronto has released unofficial results. The city clerk must complete the formal certification process before the results are official.
Fact-Checked: Key election facts were checked against the City of Toronto’s election-results pages and current election-result information; the city identifies the 2026 results as unofficial while certification is completed. ([toronto.ca](https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/election-results-reports/election-results/general-election-results/))
Disclaimer: Election figures may be updated by the City of Toronto until the clerk completes the official certification of results.