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title: "Downsview Advocate endorses Olivia Chow for re-election as Toronto mayor"
description: "The Downsview community publication endorsed incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow on election day, citing open libraries, universal school food, and transit affordability."
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The Downsview Advocate endorsed incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow for re-election on Monday, the same day Toronto voters head to the polls. The Downsview Advocate is a community news publication covering the Downsview neighbourhood in Toronto's North York district.

In a piece published on election morning, the publication said it was endorsing Chow because the city needs leadership that "remains responsive and accountable to the communities they serve," according to its editorial.

The Advocate said Chow's key initiatives include opening Toronto Public Libraries seven days a week, introducing universal school food programs, and keeping transit fares affordable. The publication also cited her work on renter protections and affordable housing construction. Those are the Downsview Advocate's stated reasons; this site has not independently audited each claim.

The Advocate also noted Chow's work on the 2026 city budget, the Finch West LRT and an air conditioner program for low-income tenants in multi-unit buildings that it had covered previously.

"At Downsview Advocate, we believe our city needs a mayor who values education, prioritizes affordability, protects essential public services, and remains responsive and accountable to the communities they serve," the publication wrote. "Your voice matters and so does your vote!"

The endorsement adds to a list Chow gathered during the campaign. Liberal MP Doly Begum endorsed her earlier in October. Her main opponent, Brad Bradford, received endorsements from former deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie and from A Better City Toronto.

Chow, who first won the mayor's seat in a 2023 by-election after John Tory resigned, faces her first full re-election race. You can read her profile at [/on/toronto-2026/candidates/olivia-chow](/on/toronto-2026/candidates/olivia-chow). Bradford's profile is at [/on/toronto-2026/candidates/brad-bradford](/on/toronto-2026/candidates/brad-bradford).

Toronto polling stations are open from 10 AM to 8 PM today, Monday 26 October 2026. Find your polling station at toronto.ca/vote or by calling 311. All mayoral candidates are listed at [/on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor](/on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor).

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