Olivia Chow wins second term as Toronto mayor
Voters re-elected Olivia Chow as Toronto's mayor on Monday night, according to preliminary results reported by CityNews Toronto and Global News.
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Olivia Chow won a second term as Toronto mayor on Monday night, according to preliminary results reported by CityNews Toronto and Global News. She defeated Brad Bradford, a Beaches-East York councillor who had narrowed a wide gap in the polls over the final weeks of the campaign.
CityNews Toronto reported the result on the night of October 26, 2026. These are preliminary figures; the City will release certified results after a review period.
How the campaign ended
In September 2026, Bradford trailed Chow by as many as 17 points among decided voters, according to CityNews Toronto. He closed that gap with a series of specific promises: freezing property taxes for one year, cutting the municipal land transfer tax for homes under $1.1 million, and offering free TTC rides any time a vehicle arrives more than 15 minutes late. These are Bradford's own stated commitments.
Bradford also promised to cut water bills by 25 per cent by turning Toronto Water into a public agency. That proposal became one of the sharpest points of disagreement in the race. Chow said the plan would give the provincial government the power to bring in private investors. "It's a scheme that no one is asking for," Chow told CityNews. Bradford said the change would keep costs down for residents.
The two candidates also clashed over bike lanes. Bradford supported the provincial government's removal of lanes on Bloor Street West. Chow opposed it, calling it interference with local decisions.
Who Olivia Chow is
Chow was first elected as Toronto's 66th mayor in 2023, following the resignation of John Tory, according to CityNews Toronto. Before that, she served as a school trustee, a federal NDP member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina, and a Toronto city councillor. Global News reports she is Toronto's fifth mayor since the city's amalgamation on January 1, 1998.
Bradford is 40 years old and served two terms as Beaches-East York councillor. He ran in the 2023 Toronto mayoral byelection and finished eighth, according to Global News.
What comes next
The City of Toronto will release certified official results after a review period following election night. The new council will be sworn in before the end of 2026.
Candidate profiles for Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are on this site, with their platforms and sources. Full coverage of the Toronto election is at /on/toronto-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
Did Olivia Chow win the Toronto mayoral election on October 26, 2026?
According to preliminary results reported by CityNews Toronto and Global News on election night, Olivia Chow won a second term as Toronto mayor on October 26, 2026. These are preliminary results; the City will release official certified results after a review period.
Who ran against Olivia Chow in the 2026 Toronto mayoral race?
Brad Bradford was the main challenger. Bradford, a 40-year-old two-term Beaches-East York councillor, closed what had been a 17-point gap in the polls since September 2026, according to CityNews Toronto, but the preliminary results showed Chow winning a second mandate.
What was Brad Bradford's platform in the 2026 Toronto mayoral race?
Bradford campaigned on freezing property taxes for one year, cutting the municipal land transfer tax for homes priced under $1.1 million, offering free TTC rides when a vehicle is more than 15 minutes late, and cutting water bills by 25 per cent by turning Toronto Water into a public agency. These are his own stated commitments.
What did Olivia Chow campaign on in 2026?
According to Global News, Chow's campaign focused on affordability measures including helping lower grocery prices, providing free lunches in schools, and building more affordable housing. She opposed Bradford's water proposal, saying it risked handing control of water infrastructure to the provincial government and private investors.
When was Olivia Chow first elected as Toronto mayor?
CityNews Toronto reports that Chow was first elected as the 66th mayor of Toronto in 2023, following John Tory's resignation. Before her mayoral career, she served as a school trustee, a federal NDP member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina, and a Toronto city councillor. The 2026 election was for her second full term. Global News notes she is Toronto's fifth mayor since the city's amalgamation on January 1, 1998.
What position did Brad Bradford hold before running for mayor in 2026?
Brad Bradford served two terms as councillor for Beaches-East York before running for mayor. Global News reports he is 40 years old. He also ran in the 2023 Toronto mayoral byelection and finished eighth. During Chow's first term as mayor, Bradford became one of her most vocal critics on issues including transit, traffic and public safety.
Are these official results or preliminary?
These are preliminary results from election night, October 26, 2026. CityNews Toronto and Global News reported them as unofficial results. The City of Toronto will certify the official count after a review period. Voters can check the City's own results page for updated figures.
Where can Toronto voters find more information about the 2026 election results?
The City of Toronto publishes election results on its official website. Candidate profiles for Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are on voche.me at /on/toronto-2026/candidates. Full coverage of the 2026 Toronto election is at /on/toronto-2026/news.
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