Olivia Chow wins second term as Toronto mayor with 13‑point lead
Olivia Chow was re‑elected as mayor of Toronto, beating Brad Bradford by 13 percentage points, the Guardian reported.
Olivia Chow was re‑elected as mayor of Toronto, beating Brad Bradford by 13 percentage points, the Guardian reported.
The Guardian said Chow secured 54% of the vote while Bradford received 41% in a tightly fought race that saw record turnout. The incumbent mayor promised more rental housing, free school lunches and reduced fares for frequent transit riders after winning a decisive second term.
The newspaper noted the result came amid a wave of support for progressive councillors. Polls in the weeks before the vote had suggested a dead‑heat between the two candidates, but many had expected a far closer race, the Guardian added.
Why it matters
The win continues a surge of progressive representation in Toronto and positions Chow to act on her housing, school‑lunch and transit promises.
Key details
- Location
- Canada · Americas
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Olivia Chow, Toronto, Brad Bradford, Chow
- Section
- Politics
- Figure cited
- The tightly fought election saw record turnout but Chow ultimately turned in a dominant 13 percentage point win over her rival, Brad Bradford, receiving 54% of the vote compared to Bradford’s 41%. (The Guardian)
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
England's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada
England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.
Late Canada fightback ends Red Roses' unbeaten streak
Canada fight back to beat England 24-21 in Toronto in the WXV Global Series, with Shoshanah Seumanutafa's 77th-minute try ending the Red Roses'…
Waymo’s robotaxis are headed to Canada
The company will start off by testing its self-driving vehicles on Toronto's streets.
Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto
England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.
Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
Israel election remains undecided as exit polls show narrow lead for opposition bloc
The Guardian reported that Israel's election on Tuesday night was too close to call, with early indications suggesting a prolonged period before the…
Israelis vote in their highest numbers in decades in pivotal elections
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israel election: Anti-Netanyahu bloc ahead, but no majority
While Netanyahu's party is projected to be the biggest in parliament, the anti-Netanyahu coalition looks set to have more seats.