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Voters in Toronto, across Ontario, head to the polls for municipal elections
Closely fought mayoral contests in Toronto, Mississauga and Ottawa headline a vote that will also choose councillors and trustees.
- Voters across more than 400 Ontario municipalities head to the polls today to elect local mayors, councillors, and school board trustees in the 2026 Ontario Municipal Elections.
- High-Profile mayoral races in Toronto, Mississauga, and Ottawa highlight the elections, with candidates debating local issues and the impact of Premier Doug Ford's provincial policy changes.
- Toronto's mayoral contest pits incumbent Olivia Chow against Brad Bradford, while Mississauga features former Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie, incumbent Carolyn Parrish, and Alvin Tedjo competing for the top job.
- Polls remain open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. today, and voters must provide identification showing their address to cast ballots in these local leadership races.
- Beyond mayoral contests, voters will elect school board trustees, though eight boards remain under provincial supervision and regional chairs in Waterloo and Niagara are now government-appointed.
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The spotlight will be turned to races at Toronto City Hall, Mississauga and Ottawa, which are announced to be tight.
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Left
54% Left
L 54%
C 46%
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