Toronto's mayoral ballot has two candidates named Chow listed side by side
Olivia Chow is warning voters to check their ballot position carefully during advance voting, as Braeden Chow appears directly above her at position 8 while she is at position 9.
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Toronto's mayoral ballot lists two candidates named Chow in positions 8 and 9. Braeden Chow appears directly above Olivia Chow because candidates are printed in alphabetical order. Olivia Chow reminded supporters on social media during advance voting that there are two Chows on the ballot and that she is number 9, NOW Toronto reported.
At least one voter reported on Reddit that they marked Braeden Chow's name by mistake the first time and requested a replacement ballot, according to NOW Toronto.
Who is Braeden Chow
Braeden Chow registered as a mayoral candidate on May 21, 2026. He is listed on the City of Toronto's certified candidate list as of the date the list was read for this site. The Local describes him as a musician who performs under the name nora and says information about his platform was not available online when it published.
What to do if you mark the wrong name
The City of Toronto says that a voter who makes a mistake or changes their mind can take the ballot to the election official, who will cancel the ballot and issue another one.
Chris Alexander, who withdrew from the race on October 6, 2026, also remains on the ballot, according to NOW Toronto, which reported that 53 names appear on the ballots.
The mayoral ballot as a whole
The mayoral race includes candidates listed alphabetically. Braeden Chow is at position 8 and Olivia Chow at position 9, according to NOW Toronto. Olivia Chow posted a reference to her ballot number, 9, on social media to help voters identify the correct name.
When voters can act on this
Advance voting runs October 6 to 11 at voting places across the city. Election day is October 26. The full list of certified mayoral candidates, including both candidates named Chow, is at /on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor.
Questions this story answers
Are there two people named Chow on Toronto's mayoral ballot?
Yes. Braeden Chow and Olivia Chow are both running for mayor of Toronto in the 2026 election. Candidates are listed alphabetically on the ballot. Braeden Chow appears at position 8 and Olivia Chow appears at position 9. Their names sit directly above each other on the ballot. NOW Toronto reported that Olivia Chow used social media to remind supporters of this, saying she is number 9.
Who is Braeden Chow?
Braeden Chow is a mayoral candidate whose nomination the City of Toronto lists as filed on May 21, 2026. The Local describes him as a musician who performs under the name nora and says information about his platform was not available online when it published. He is on the City of Toronto's certified list of candidates. His candidate page on this site is at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/braeden-chow.
What should I do if I mark the wrong name on my ballot?
The City of Toronto says that a voter who makes a mistake or changes their mind can take the ballot to the election official, who will cancel the ballot and issue another one. The City describes this on its voting days page at toronto.ca/city-government/elections/voter-information/voting-days/. NOW Toronto reported that voters can request a new ballot if they make a mistake before submitting it.
Has this caused confusion during advance voting?
NOW Toronto reported that at least one voter shared on Reddit that they accidentally marked Braeden Chow's name the first time and then requested a replacement ballot. The voter said the layout was the cause: the first name appears in smaller font to the left of the shared surname. Olivia Chow posted on social media that she is number 9.
Does Chris Alexander still appear on the ballot?
Yes. Chris Alexander withdrew from the mayoral race on October 6, 2026, but his name remains on the ballot for both advance voting and election day. NOW Toronto reported that 53 names appear on the ballots. Voters intending to support one of the other candidates should verify the name on their ballot before marking.
When does advance voting end, and when is election day?
Advance voting in Toronto runs October 6 to 11, 2026. Election day is October 26, 2026. The City of Toronto says advance voting is offered at two voting places in each of the 25 wards, and a voter can vote at either location in their ward. Voting places and hours are listed on the City of Toronto's elections page.
Where can I see the full list of mayoral candidates?
The full list of certified mayoral candidates, including Olivia Chow and Braeden Chow, is at /on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor. The list reflects the City of Toronto's certified candidate list as of the date noted on that page.
What is the ballot order for the other mayoral candidates?
Candidates for mayor are listed alphabetically on the ballot. NOW Toronto reported that Braeden Chow is at position 8 and Olivia Chow is at position 9. The report did not publish the full alphabetical order for all remaining candidates. For the complete list, see /on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor.
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