Olivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives
Olivia Chow has been re-elected as the mayor of Toronto in a decisive victory over Conservative challenger Brad Bradford. Her platform focuses on affordable housing, free school lunches, and transit improvements.
Why it matters
The result is seen as a significant win for progressive urban politics, suggesting that voters are prioritizing cost-of-living solutions in major metropolitan areas.
Mayor Olivia Chow delivers a speech after being re-elected for a second term in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 26 October 2026. Photograph: Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu/Getty Images Mayor Olivia Chow delivers a speech after being re-elected for a second term in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 26 October 2026. Photograph: Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu/Getty Images Toronto Olivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives Tightly fought election saw record turnout as incumbent mayor ran against her Conservative rival Brad Bradford
Prefer the Guardian on Google The mayor of Toronto , Olivia Chow, promised more rental housing, free school lunches and reduce fares for frequent transit riders after she was elected to a decisive second term as mayor in a wave of support for progressives councillors.
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