Mark Sutcliffe wins second term as mayor of Ottawa
Ottawa voters chose Mark Sutcliffe for a second four-year term as mayor on Monday, October 26, with 44.6 per cent of the vote at 10:20 p.m.
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Mark Sutcliffe won a second four-year term as mayor of Ottawa on Monday, October 26. CTV News Ottawa declared him re-elected at 8:58 p.m., and he held 44.6 per cent of the vote as of 10:20 p.m., CTV News Ottawa reported.
Jeff Leiper, the former Kitchissippi ward councillor, finished second with 33.9 per cent of the vote. Neil Saravanamuttoo placed third, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Sutcliffe defeated 13 candidates in total.
"It's another beautiful night in Ottawa," Sutcliffe told supporters after his victory, according to CTV News Ottawa. "Across our city, residents came together and voted on the future of Ottawa. And our message resonated with voters."
Sutcliffe thanked Leiper by name, calling out his 12 years of service on City Council. "During this past term of council, I've enjoyed working with Jeff," Sutcliffe said. He also thanked Alex Lawson and Saravanamuttoo for "caring about our community."
Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a congratulations on X shortly after the results were announced, according to CTV News Ottawa. "We've accomplished a lot together and now we have the opportunity to build on it," Carney wrote, pointing to affordable housing and community safety as shared goals.
What Sutcliffe promised in the campaign
Sutcliffe's campaign described its 70-page platform as a plan to build "a stronger, more affordable future for Ottawa." His promises, as described by his campaign and reported by CTV News Ottawa, included capping property taxes at 2 to 2.5 per cent in his first two years, freezing recreation fees for families and seniors, and freezing new-housing costs set by the City.
On transit, Sutcliffe promised to cut the price of a monthly pass to $95 from $138.50, using funding from a proposed plan to transfer the O-Train to the province. The City of Ottawa and the Ontario government have not finalized that agreement, CTV News Ottawa noted.
Sutcliffe also outlined a $10-billion infrastructure plan covering roads, pothole repairs and $500 million for flood prevention and climate-resilient infrastructure.
What he said he would do first
In the days before the vote, Sutcliffe listed 10 priorities for his first 30 days in office, including directing staff to draft the 2027 budget with a 2 to 2.5 per cent property tax increase, and holding the first meeting of a program review process intended to find $250 million in savings. He also said he would activate the city's emergency coordination centre to address addictions and mental health challenges.
"I heard your concerns about public transit, about public safety, about affordable housing, about building a better city for everyone," Sutcliffe told supporters, according to CTV News Ottawa. "And I promise you, I will work hard every day to live up to all of your expectations."
The City of Ottawa says official results will be published by October 30. Visit /on/ottawa-2026/news for more coverage of the Ottawa election.
Questions this story answers
Who won the Ottawa mayoral race on October 26, 2026?
Mark Sutcliffe won re-election as mayor of Ottawa on October 26, 2026. CTV News Ottawa declared him the winner at 8:58 p.m. He held 44.6 per cent of the vote as of 10:20 p.m., according to CTV News Ottawa. He defeated 13 other candidates to win a second four-year term. You can follow Ottawa election results at voche.me/on/ottawa-2026/news.
What percentage of the vote did Mark Sutcliffe get?
As of 10:20 p.m. on election night, CTV News Ottawa reported that Mark Sutcliffe held 44.6 per cent of the vote. These are unofficial results from election night. The City of Ottawa says official results will be published by October 30, 2026.
Who finished second in the Ottawa mayor race?
Jeff Leiper finished second in the Ottawa mayoral race on October 26, 2026. CTV News Ottawa reported he held 33.9 per cent of the vote as of 10:20 p.m. Leiper had previously served as the councillor for Kitchissippi ward for 12 years before running for mayor.
Who finished third in the Ottawa mayor race?
Neil Saravanamuttoo finished third in the Ottawa mayoral race on October 26, 2026, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Saravanamuttoo, an economist, had run on a platform covering affordability and environmental protection during the campaign.
What did Mark Sutcliffe say after winning?
Sutcliffe told supporters after his win: "Across our city, residents came together and voted on the future of Ottawa. And our message resonated with voters." He also said he heard residents' concerns about transit, safety, affordable housing and building a better city, and promised to work hard to meet their expectations. He said: "You can count on me to be a mayor for all of Ottawa."
What were Sutcliffe's main campaign promises?
Sutcliffe's campaign listed several promises, as described by his campaign and reported by CTV News Ottawa. These included capping property taxes at 2 to 2.5 per cent in his first two years, reducing the monthly transit pass to $95 from $138.50, freezing recreation fees for families and seniors, and a $10-billion infrastructure plan that included $500 million for flood prevention. These are his campaign's own figures and have not been independently reviewed.
When will the official Ottawa election results be released?
The City of Ottawa says official results will be published by October 30, 2026. The results declared on election night are unofficial. CTV News Ottawa declared Sutcliffe re-elected at 8:58 p.m. on October 26, when early counts showed him with a clear lead over Jeff Leiper.
Did Prime Minister Carney congratulate Sutcliffe?
Yes. Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a congratulations on X shortly after the results were announced, according to CTV News Ottawa. Carney said: "We've accomplished a lot together and now we have the opportunity to build on it. That means getting more affordable homes built across the city. Making our communities safer for families."
How many candidates ran for mayor of Ottawa in 2026?
Fourteen candidates ran for mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election, including incumbent Mark Sutcliffe. According to CTV News Ottawa, Sutcliffe defeated 13 other candidates to win re-election on October 26.
Is this Sutcliffe's first or second term as Ottawa mayor?
This is Mark Sutcliffe's second term as mayor of Ottawa. He was first elected in 2022. CTV News Ottawa described his October 26, 2026 win as earning him "another four-year term as mayor of Canada's capital."
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