Chow and Bradford make final pitches one day before the Toronto vote
Olivia Chow campaigned at Polson Street and Brad Bradford completed a 25-ward tour on Sunday, each making a direct case to voters ahead of Monday's election.
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Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford each held final campaign events on Sunday, October 25, one day before Toronto's municipal election, CP24 reported.
Chow held her event at Polson Street. Bradford wrapped up a 25-ward tour at a final stop in Toronto-St. Paul's, where MPP Stephanie Smyth appeared alongside him and his family, CP24 said.
Both candidates addressed what they described as a close race.
"The race is neck and neck. Your vote will decide it. If you believe we are a city of people who take care of each other, who stand up for each other, then tomorrow, vote for the city we believe in," Chow said, according to CP24.
Bradford told his supporters: "The message I'm hearing from people is that we need change, positive change, in this city. Change that makes us feel safer, change that makes life more affordable," CP24 reported.
Chow's campaign has focused on expanding affordable housing, a weekly cap on transit fares, free school lunches and an enforcement program for landlords. Bradford's has focused on a first-year property tax freeze, a 25% cut to water bills, transit improvements and hiring 1,000 additional police officers.
Polls published in the days before the vote pointed in opposite directions. Pollara Strategic Insights surveyed 1,094 Toronto residents between October 16 and 21 and found Chow at 55% and Bradford at 44% among decided voters, with a margin of error of 3.0 percentage points. That poll was commissioned by CUPE Local 416. A Liaison Strategies survey of 1,000 voters from October 18 to 19 found Bradford at 49% and Chow at 47%, within its stated margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
You can read profiles of Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford on this site. Toronto's polls open at 10 a.m. on October 26 and close at 8 p.m.
Questions this story answers
Where did Olivia Chow hold her final campaign event?
Olivia Chow held her final campaign event at Polson Street in Toronto on Sunday, October 25, 2026, one day before election day. CP24 reported on her appearance there, where she urged supporters to vote and said the race was close. Voters can find their polling location through the City of Toronto's website at toronto.ca.
Where did Brad Bradford hold his final campaign event?
Brad Bradford held his final campaign event in Toronto-St. Paul's on October 25, 2026. CP24 reported it was the last stop of a 25-ward tour he ran through all 25 Toronto wards over the campaign. MPP Stephanie Smyth appeared with him at this final stop, and his family was also present.
What did Olivia Chow say in her final campaign message?
CP24 reported that Olivia Chow told supporters on October 25, 2026: 'The race is neck and neck. Your vote will decide it. If you believe we are a city of people who take care of each other, who stand up for each other, then tomorrow, vote for the city we believe in.' Chow has centred her campaign on housing, transit and community care.
What did Brad Bradford say in his final campaign message?
CP24 reported that Brad Bradford told supporters on October 25, 2026: 'The message I'm hearing from people is that we need change, positive change, in this city. Change that makes us feel safer, change that makes life more affordable.' Bradford has centred his campaign on a property tax freeze, public safety and transit improvements.
Who accompanied Brad Bradford at his final campaign event?
CP24 reported that MPP Stephanie Smyth appeared with Brad Bradford at his final campaign stop in Toronto-St. Paul's on October 25, 2026. Bradford was also accompanied by family members at the event, which was the last stop on his tour through all 25 Toronto wards.
When and where can I vote in the 2026 Toronto election?
Toronto's municipal election is on Monday, October 26, 2026. Polling stations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can find your polling location using the City of Toronto's online tool at toronto.ca. You need identification showing your name and Toronto address to vote. Canadian citizens aged 18 and over who live in Toronto are eligible.
What offices are on the ballot in the Toronto election on October 26?
On October 26, Toronto voters choose the mayor, one councillor in each of 25 wards, and school board trustees for four boards: the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. You can read about all the candidates on this site at /on/toronto-2026/candidates.
What were the most recent polls showing before election day?
Pollara Strategic Insights surveyed 1,094 Toronto residents from October 16 to 21 and found Chow at 55% and Bradford at 44% among decided voters, with a margin of error of 3.0 percentage points. That poll was commissioned by CUPE Local 416. A Liaison Strategies survey of 1,000 voters from October 18 to 19 found Bradford at 49% and Chow at 47%, within its stated margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. Results were published on October 23 and October 21. The two polls pointed in opposite directions.
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