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Election 2026

44days until election day
The mayor’s raceLiaison Strategies, Sep 4–5 · decided voters
50%Olivia Chow39%Brad Bradford10%Chris Alexander+50more candidates

The field is set: 243 candidates on the ballot in 26 races.

Next: deadline to update the voters’ list in 8 days.

20%40%60%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctElection day Oct 26Chow 50Bradford 39Alexander 10Ford (not on the ballot)Furey (not on the ballot)

Decided-voter toplines as published. Pollsters differ in method (IVR, online), so movement between different pollsters is not directly comparable. Tap a point for that poll’s field dates, sample and source. The Public Gallery commissions no polling.

The field

Candidates with a photo appear first. Within each group, candidates named in the latest published poll lead, in poll order; the rest follow by council record and filed campaign links.

Show all 53 candidates
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The 25 ward races

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Races to watch

Ward 4 Parkdale-High ParkThe sitting councillor, Gord Perks, did not file for re-election.Ward 5 York South-WestonA rematch of 2022’s closest race, decided by 94 votes between Frances Nunziata and Chiara Padovani.Ward 11 University-RosedaleThe seat Dianne Saxe won by 123 votes in 2022 is open: she filed in Ward 14 on the last day of nominations, and Mike Layton, who won here in 2018, is on the ballot.Ward 14 Toronto-DanforthAn open seat for the first time since 2006 after Paula Fletcher’s withdrawal, and Ward 11 councillor Dianne Saxe has filed here.Ward 19 Beaches-East YorkAn open seat: Brad Bradford is giving it up to run for mayor.

Key dates

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  • 20 SeptemberDeadline to update the voters’ listin 8 days
  • 24 September, 4:30 p.m.Mail-in voting application deadlinein 12 days
  • 14 October, noonMail-in ballots due backin 32 days
  • 23 OctoberThird-party advertiser registration closesin 41 days
  • 29 OctoberCampaign signs come downin 47 days

Filings and withdrawals

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  • 21 AugustSix candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 53.
  • 21 AugustTwo candidates withdrew in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, leaving 9.
  • 21 AugustTycen Legg withdrew in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, leaving 13 candidates.
  • 21 AugustMalik Ahmad withdrew in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, leaving 8 candidates.
  • 21 AugustRajinder Lall withdrew in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood, leaving 6 candidates.
  • 21 AugustTwo candidates withdrew in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, leaving 4.
  • 20 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 11.
  • 20 AugustPaul Viret filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 12 candidates.
  • 20 AugustThree candidates filed in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, taking that race to 7.
  • 20 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 14.
  • 20 AugustThree candidates filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 10.
  • 20 AugustPiravena Sathiyanantham filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 20 AugustRobert Bazil filed in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 20 AugustMihaela Andrei filed in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 20 AugustAhmed Mawel filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 20 AugustTwo candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 47.
  • 20 AugustDana Fisher withdrew in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, leaving 11 candidates.
  • 20 AugustJoshua Kishner withdrew in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, leaving 5 candidates.
  • 19 AugustDennis Corcoran filed in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 19 AugustHong Xiao filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 19 AugustHamid Shakeri filed in Ward 18 Willowdale, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 19 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 12.
  • 19 AugustRonald Phen filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 19 AugustAn Wu filed in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 19 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 10.
  • 19 AugustAndy Potega filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 19 AugustSandeep Srivastava filed for mayor, taking the field to 46 candidates.
  • 19 AugustPaula Fletcher withdrew in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, leaving 4 candidates.
  • 19 AugustKannan S'ree Jr withdrew from the mayor's race, leaving 45 candidates.
  • 18 AugustKristian Santos filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 18 AugustKatie Andrachuk filed in Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 18 AugustVane Stavrev filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 18 AugustMaryama Farah filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 18 AugustTwo candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 45.
  • 18 AugustPhilip Mills withdrew in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, leaving 9 candidates.
  • 18 AugustLloyd Traiforos withdrew in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, leaving 8 candidates.
  • 17 AugustNathen Masri filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 17 AugustMike Layton filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 11 candidates.
  • 17 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, taking that race to 4.
  • 17 AugustNicole Daneshvar filed in Ward 18 Willowdale, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 17 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 7.
  • 17 AugustLogan Choy filed for mayor, taking the field to 43 candidates.
  • 14 AugustNachi Ramasamy filed in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 14 AugustMatthew Boateng filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 14 AugustDomenico Maiolo filed in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 14 AugustThree candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 42.
  • 14 AugustBeau Duquesnay withdrew in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, leaving 10 candidates.
  • 13 AugustDenis Tsang filed in Ward 15 Don Valley West, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 13 AugustBeau Duquesnay filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 11 candidates.
  • 13 AugustJack Hartley filed for mayor, taking the field to 39 candidates.
  • 13 AugustDominic Cava withdrew in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, leaving 5 candidates.
  • 12 AugustJoseph Martino filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 12 AugustWincess Dorville filed for mayor, taking the field to 38 candidates.
  • 11 AugustDavid Cottrell filed in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 11 AugustRoberto Curto filed for mayor, taking the field to 37 candidates.
  • 10 AugustLaikul Choudhury filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 10 candidates.
  • 10 AugustMarco Martins filed in Ward 9 Davenport, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 7 AugustNorman MacLeod filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 7 AugustTwo candidates filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 9.
  • 7 AugustWillie Reodica filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 10 candidates.
  • 7 AugustDominic Cava filed in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 7 AugustCheryl Lewis-Thurab withdrew in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, leaving 5 candidates.
  • 7 AugustRenato Fallico withdrew from the mayor's race, leaving 36 candidates.
  • 6 AugustChloe Brown filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 6 AugustStella Kargiannakis filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 5 AugustJethro Adir Kavod filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 5 AugustLuigi Lisciandro filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 5 AugustAshley Jansen filed in Ward 9 Davenport, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 5 AugustMostafa Zandkarimi filed for mayor, taking the field to 37 candidates.
  • 4 AugustJosh Matlow filed in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 31 JulyTwo candidates filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 8.
  • 31 JulyTwo candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 36.
  • 30 JulyAnthony Perruzza filed in Ward 7 Humber River-Black Creek, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 30 JulyLaura Dean filed for mayor, taking the field to 34 candidates.
  • 29 JulyPaul Ainslie filed in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 29 JulyChris Alexander filed for mayor, taking the field to 33 candidates.
  • 27 JulyLily Cheng filed in Ward 18 Willowdale, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 27 JulyGregory Rodriguez withdrew in Ward 17 Don Valley North, leaving 5 candidates.
  • 24 JulyAkina Lalla filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 22 JulyDaniel Tate filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 22 JulyRachel Chernos Lin filed in Ward 15 Don Valley West, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 22 JulyMichael Thompson filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 22 JulyRakhee Kotecha filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 22 JulyRajinder Lall filed in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 22 JulyTwo candidates filed in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, taking that race to 5.
  • 22 JulyThomas Hall filed for mayor, taking the field to 32 candidates.
  • 21 JulySheena Sharp filed in Ward 15 Don Valley West, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 21 JulyJack Weenen filed for mayor, taking the field to 31 candidates.
  • 20 JulyChris Moise filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 20 JulyNick Mantas filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 20 JulyZakir Patel filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 17 JulyFrances Nunziata filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 17 JulyAlejandra Bravo filed in Ward 9 Davenport, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 17 JulyJoseph Osuji filed for mayor, taking the field to 30 candidates.
  • 15 JulyBill Chan filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 15 JulySajawal Javed filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 15 JulyNeethan Shan filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 15 JulyRick Lee filed for mayor, taking the field to 29 candidates.
  • 14 JulyDavid Magazzinich filed in Ward 18 Willowdale, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 14 JulyJohn-Mark Oleh filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 14 JulyAmy Rosen filed for mayor, taking the field to 28 candidates.
  • 13 JulyKarina Lemke filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 10 candidates.
  • 13 JulyAhmed Kamal filed in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 13 JulyAmber Morley filed in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 13 JulyMohamad Kaaki filed for mayor, taking the field to 27 candidates.
  • 10 JulyStephen Holyday filed in Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 8 JulyIan Cunningham filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 8 JulyHassan Mubarak Noor Mohamed filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 7 JulyAusma Malik filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 7 JulyJamie Atkinson filed for mayor, taking the field to 26 candidates.
  • 2 JulyEddie Mayanja filed for mayor, taking the field to 25 candidates.
  • 30 JuneSyeda Jaana Ali filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 10 candidates.
  • 29 JuneDianne Saxe filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 29 JuneSharmarke Ali filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 29 JuneJeffery Tunney filed for mayor, taking the field to 24 candidates.
  • 24 JunePatience Evbagharu filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 23 JuneMartin Fraser filed for mayor, taking the field to 23 candidates.
  • 22 JuneXue Ding filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 22 JuneAshan Fernando filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 22 JuneGeorgios Kalkounis filed for mayor, taking the field to 22 candidates.
  • 19 JuneDonny Morgan filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 19 JuneMichael Corcoran filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 18 JuneAndi Hoàng-Lefranc filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 18 JuneSinan Erdemir filed in Ward 16 Don Valley East, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 17 JuneJenny Kalimbet filed in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 17 JuneHan Dong filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 17 JuneLloyd Traiforos filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 16 JuneKevin Rupasinghe filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 16 JuneCheryl Lewis-Thurab filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 15 JuneSileen Phillips filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 12 JuneJackson Ho filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 12 JuneNeil Simon filed in Ward 9 Davenport, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 11 JuneGian Pileri filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 11 JuneAnthony Internicola filed in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 10 JuneMina Nadimi filed in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 10 JuneRenato Fallico filed for mayor, taking the field to 21 candidates.
  • 9 JuneDevin Wilkins filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 9 candidates.
  • 9 JuneTed Opitz filed in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 9 JuneHolly Weber filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 8 JuneConroy Irving filed in Ward 6 York Centre, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 5 JuneStacey Moffatt filed in Ward 16 Don Valley East, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 5 JuneMohammad Ali Reza filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 3 JuneJonathan Nikolaou withdrew in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, leaving 6 candidates.
  • 2 JuneJon Burnside filed in Ward 16 Don Valley East, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 JuneJoshua Kishner filed in Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 JuneSusan Chapelle filed in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 1 JuneTwo candidates filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 5.
  • 1 JuneSharmina Nasrin filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 29 MayJason Stevens filed in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 29 MayDebbie King filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 29 MayOdessa Paloma Parker filed for mayor, taking the field to 20 candidates.
  • 28 MayLiz Grade filed in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 28 MayThree candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 19.
  • 27 MayAanchal Vashistha filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 27 MayDana Fisher filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 27 MayGregory Rodriguez filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 26 MayVictoria Davis filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 25 MayArdeshir Zarezade filed in Ward 18 Willowdale, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 25 MayJames Pasternak filed in Ward 6 York Centre, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 25 MayOlivia Chow filed for mayor, taking the field to 16 candidates.
  • 21 MayJennie Worden filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 8 candidates.
  • 21 MayBraeden Chow filed for mayor, taking the field to 15 candidates.
  • 20 MayDiana Yoon filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 20 MayFaizan Haider filed for mayor, taking the field to 14 candidates.
  • 19 MayMadhuri Azad filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 19 MayJamaal Myers filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 19 MayJonathan Nikolaou filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 15 MayMalik Ahmad filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 15 MayJannette Lumley filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 15 MayRobert Shusterman filed for mayor, taking the field to 13 candidates.
  • 14 MayTom Cai filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 14 MayBahira Abdulsalam filed for mayor, taking the field to 12 candidates.
  • 13 MayMichael Lamoureux filed for mayor, taking the field to 11 candidates.
  • 12 MayTwo candidates filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 5.
  • 12 MayHusain Neemuchwala filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 11 MayNatalie Johnson filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 7 candidates.
  • 11 MayMadura Shanmugaratnam filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 11 MayLorna Antwi filed in Ward 7 Humber River-Black Creek, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 11 MayEnzo Torrone filed in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 8 MayAbraham Abbey filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 8 MayBashar Kassir filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 8 MayJeff Wahl filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 6 candidates.
  • 8 MayTaiba Ahmed filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 8 MayNekpen Obasogie filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 7 MayHuy Lieu filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 7 MayAustin Vieira filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 7 MayJason McDonald filed in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, taking that race to 3 candidates.
  • 6 MayJoe Cadeau filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 6 MayEdward Gong filed for mayor, taking the field to 10 candidates.
  • 5 MayKevin Morrison filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 5 MayBridget Ogundipe filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 5 candidates.
  • 5 MayWeizhen Tang filed for mayor, taking the field to 9 candidates.
  • 4 MayAlice Li filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 4 candidates.
  • 4 MayShelley Carroll filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 2 candidates.
  • 1 MayTwo candidates filed in Ward 1 Etobicoke North, taking that race to 2.
  • 1 MayPaul Nash filed in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayThree candidates filed in Ward 11 University-Rosedale, taking that race to 3.
  • 1 MayThree candidates filed in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, taking that race to 3.
  • 1 MaySabrina Zuniga filed in Ward 17 Don Valley North, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayNathan Yusifov filed in Ward 18 Willowdale, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayThree candidates filed in Ward 19 Beaches-East York, taking that race to 3.
  • 1 MayJennifer Alexander filed in Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayTwo candidates filed in Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest, taking that race to 2.
  • 1 MayKrissan Veerasingam filed in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayDan Lovell filed in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayKevin Li filed in Ward 23 Scarborough North, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayShawn Allen filed in Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayFour candidates filed in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, taking that race to 4.
  • 1 MayTwo candidates filed in Ward 5 York South-Weston, taking that race to 2.
  • 1 MayAmanda Coombs filed in Ward 7 Humber River-Black Creek, taking that race to 1 candidates.
  • 1 MayTwo candidates filed in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence, taking that race to 2.
  • 1 MayEight candidates filed for mayor, taking the field to 8.

Candidacies and dates come from the City Clerk’s official record and update as the city publishes them.