The 2026 Toronto mayoral election will be held on October 26, 2026, to elect the mayor of the City of Toronto. The election will take place alongside the 2026 Toronto municipal election, which will elect city councillors and school board trustees.

Incumbent mayor Olivia Chow is running for re-election to her first full term, after winning a 2023 by-election triggered by the resignation of John Tory.

Mayoral debates +DateHosted byParticipantsModeratorRefSeptember 8, 2026 Jewish Lawyers of CanadaBrad Bradford, Chris AlexanderJesse BrownSeptember 14, 2026Daily Bread Food BankOlivia Chow, Brad Bradford, Chris AlexanderNeil HetheringtonSeptember 15, 2026Toronto Alliance for the Performing ArtsOlivia Chow, Chris Alexander, Sarah McVieJill AndrewSeptember 22, 2026Toronto Region Board of Trade and the Toronto StarOlivia Chow, Brad Bradford, Chris AlexanderNicole MacIntyre (Toronto Star editor-in-chief)October 1, 2026Federation of South Toronto Residents' Association, Ontario Renters Coalition, Federation of North Toronto Residents' Association.Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford, Chris AlexanderNicole SwerhunOctober 6, 2026United Way Greater Toronto, Toronto Star, Toronto Metropolitan UniversityOlivia Chow, Brad BradfordEdward KeenanOctober 7, 2026Scarborough Community Renewal OrganizationOlivia Chow, Brad BradfordCynthia MulliganOctober 8, 2026 (planned)CBC TorontoOlivia Chow, Brad BradfordChris GloverOctober 15, 2026 (planned)Rotman School of Management, TVOOlivia Chow, Brad BradfordSteve Paikin

Candidates The nomination period for candidates opened on May 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. and closed on August 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.

+Registered candidatesNameNomination dateDescription August 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 July 29, 2026Former federal minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2013–2015), Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan (2003–2005), and Conservative MP for Ajax—Pickering (2011–2015) July 7, 2026 May 1, 2026City councillor for Ward 19 Beaches—East York (2018–present) and 2023 mayoral by-election candidate May 28, 2026 August 14, 2026 May 21, 2026 May 25, 2026Incumbent mayor of Toronto (2023–present), former New Democratic MP for Trinity—Spadina (2006–2014), Toronto City Councillor (1992–2006) August 17, 2026 August 20, 2026 Perennial candidate August 18, 2026 August 11, 2026 July 30, 2026 August 21, 2026 May 1, 2026 August 12, 2026 May 1, 2026 June 23, 2026 August 14, 2026 May 6, 2026Businessman and perennial candidate May 20, 2026 July 22, 2026 May 1, 2026 2023 mayoral by-election candidate August 13, 2026 May 1, 2026 2023 mayoral by-election candidate July 13, 2026 June 22, 2026 May 1, 2026 May 13, 2026 July 15, 2026 August 21, 2026 July 2, 2026 May 1, 2026 Television and stage actress August 21, 2026 July 17, 2026 May 29, 2026 August 20, 2026 July 31, 2026 July 14, 2026 May 1, 2026Métis teacher and social activist, 2023 mayoral by-election candidate and 2026 Scarborough Southwest federal by-election candidateMay 28, 2026Lawyer and former sex worker. Former independent candidate in Sault Ste. Marie in the 2022 provincial election after the Liberal party rescinded her nomination. May 15, 2026 Real estate agent and 2023 mayoral by-election candidate August 19, 2026 May 5, 2026 August 18, 2026 August 21, 2026 June 29, 2026 July 21, 2026 Henoke Yohannes August 21, 2026 July 31, 2026 August 5, 2026

Withdrawn Renato Fallico — withdrew August 7, 2026 Kannan S'ree Jr — withdrew August 19, 2026 Declined Ana Bailão, former deputy mayor of Toronto for Toronto and East York (2017–2022), city councillor for Ward 9 Davenport (2010–2022), 2023 mayoral by-election candidate, and CEO of Build Canada Homes (2025–present) Chloe Brown, policy analyst and activist, mayoral candidate in 2022 and 2023 (Running for city council in Ward 1 Etobicoke North) Michael Ford, former Ontario minister of citizenship and multiculturalism (2022–2025), Progressive Conservative MPP for York South—Weston (2022–2025) and city councillor for Ward 1 Etobicoke North (2016–2022); nephew of Ontario premier Doug Ford and former Toronto mayor Rob Ford Anthony Furey, 2023 mayoral by-election candidate and the 2024 Ward 15 Don Valley West council by-election candidate Josh Matlow, city councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's (2010–present) and 2023 mayoral by-election candidate Marco Mendicino, former federal minister of public safety (2021–2023), Liberal MP for Eglinton—Lawrence (2015–2025), and chief of staff to prime minister Mark Carney (2025) Ben Mulroney, media personality, broadcaster and son of former prime minister Brian Mulroney (Endorsed Bradford) Rod Phillips, former Ontario minister of Finance (2019–2020) and Progressive Conservative MPP for Ajax (2018–2022) John Tory, 65th mayor of Toronto (2014–2023), leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (2004–2009), leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario (2005–2007), and Progressive Conservative MPP for Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey (2005–2007)

Endorsements

Current city councillors Other current politiciansFormer elected officials Labour organizationsOthersBrad Bradford James Pasternak, councillor for Ward 6 York Centre (2010–)MPs:

Scott Aitchison, Conservative MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka (2019–) Yvan Baker, Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre (2019–) and Liberal MPP for Etobicoke Centre (2014–2018) Leslie Church, Liberal MP for Toronto—St. Paul's (2025–) Ali Ehsassi, Liberal MP for Willowdale (2015–) Vince Gasparro, Liberal MP for Eglinton—Lawrence (2025–) James Maloney, Liberal MP for Etobicoke—Lakeshore (2015–) Jennifer McKelvie, Liberal MP for Ajax (2025–) and councillor for Ward 25 Scarborough—Rouge Park (2018–2025) Judy Sgro, Liberal MP for Humber River—Black Creek (1999–)

MPPs: Stephanie Smyth, Liberal MPP for Toronto—St. Paul's (2025–)Former city councillors:

Case Ootes, councillor for Ward 29 Toronto—Danforth (2000–2010) Former MPs: Peter Kent, Conservative MP for Thornhill (2008–2021) John McKay, Liberal MP for Scarborough—Guildwood (1997–2025) Lisa Raitt, Conservative MP for Milton (2015–2019) and Halton (2008–2015) Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina—Fort York (2021–2025) Former MPPs: Brad Duguid, Liberal MPP for Scarborough Centre (2003–2018)Individuals: Geddy Lee, musician (Rush) Ben Mulroney, media personality, broadcaster, and son of former prime minister Brian Mulroney Organizations:

ABC Toronto, third-party advocacy groupOlivia Chow Alejandra Bravo, councillor for Ward 9 Davenport (2022–) Paula Fletcher, councillor for Ward 14 Toronto—Danforth (2003–2026) Ausma Malik, councillor for Ward 10 Spadina—Fort York (2022–) and deputy mayor of Toronto Nick Mantas, councillor for Ward 22 Scarborough—Agincourt (2021–) Chris Moise, councillor for Ward 13 Toronto Centre (2022–) Amber Morley, councillor for Ward 3 Etobicoke—Lakeshore (2022–) and deputy mayor for Etobicoke Gord Perks, councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale—High Park (2006–2026) Anthony Perruzza, councillor for Ward 7 Humber River—Black Creek (2006–) and NDP MPP for Downsview (1990–1995)MPs:

Gary Anandasangaree, Liberal MP for Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park (2015–) and Minister of Public Safety (2025–) Doly Begum, Liberal MP for Scarborough Southwest (2026–) Don Davies, NDP MP for Vancouver Kingsway (2008–) Heather McPherson, NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona (2019–) Rob Oliphant, Liberal MP for Don Valley West (2008–2011, 2015–) Tanveer Shahnawaz, Liberal MP for Beaches—East York (2026–)

Jean Yip, Liberal MP for Scarborough—Agincourt (2017–) Salma Zahid, Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East (2015–) MPPs: Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina—Fort York (2018–) Fatima Shaban, NDP MPP for Scarborough Southwest (2026–) Peter Tabuns, NDP MPP for Toronto—Danforth (2006–) Kristyn Wong-Tam, NDP MPP for Toronto Centre (2022–) and councillor for Ward 13 Toronto Centre (2010–2022)

Other politicians: Avi Lewis, leader of the federal New Democratic Party (2026–)Former city councillors: Mike Layton, councillor for Ward 11 University—Rosedale (2010–2022) Former MPs:

Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches—East York (2015–2026) and Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities (2024–2025) Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre (2004–2011, 2015–2019) Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 79 Laborers' International Union of North America Local 183 Toronto and York Region Labour CouncilIndividuals:

Randell Adjei, inaugural Poet Laureate of Ontario Jim Cuddy, singer-songwriter (Blue Rodeo) DijahSB, rapper Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturer's Association Organizations:

Progress Toronto, third-party advocacy group

Polling

Graphical summary

Campaign period Polling firmSourcePolling datesSample sizeBrad BradfordOlivia ChowChris AlexanderOtherLeadForum ResearchIVROctober 6, 20261604± 2.45%42%46%12%4 Chris Alexander suspends his campaignLiaison StrategiesIVROctober 3-4, 20261000± 3.1%40%48%9%3%8Nanos ResearchIVR/OnlineSeptember 30–October 4, 2026755± 3.6%43%52%4%1%9Mainstreet ResearchIVR/OnlineSeptember 28–29, 2026850± 3.1%38%45%9%8%7Liaison StrategiesIVRSeptember 26-27, 20261000± 3.1%39%48%10%3%9Canada Pulse InsightsOnlineSeptember 14-24, 2026510± 4.3%34%51%9%6%17Forum ResearchIVRSeptember 23, 20261014± 4.0%35%46%6%13%11Liaison StrategiesIVRSeptember 19-20, 20261000± 3.1%40%47%10%3%7Mainstreet ResearchIVR/OnlineSeptember 14–17, 2026836± 3.1%38%46%10%7%8IpsosOnlineSeptember 4-8, 20261006± 3.8%31%54%6%7%23Liaison StrategiesIVRSeptember 4–5, 20261000± 3.1%39%50%10%2%11Pallas DataIVRAugust 19–21, 2026808± 3.4%39%50%8%3%11Liaison StrategiesIVRAugust 14–16, 20261000± 3.1%38%49%11%3%11Liaison StrategiesIVRAugust 4–5, 20261000± 3.1%40%47%10%3%7Forum ResearchIVRJuly 29, 20261011± 4.0%32%47%11%10%15 Chris Alexander registers as a candidateLiaison StrategiesIVRJuly 24–26, 20261000± 3.1%41%49%10%8Liaison StrategiesIVRJune 28–30, 20261000± 3.1%40%49%11%9Mainstreet ResearchIVR/OnlineJune 12–18, 20261157± 2.9%38%44%19%6Liaison StrategiesIVRMay 10–11, 20261000± 3.1%37%50%13%13

Prior to campaign period Polling firmSourceFinal date of pollSample sizeAna BailãoBrad BradfordOlivia ChowAnthony FureyMichael FordMarco MendicinoJohn ToryOtherLead Anthony Furey declines to runLiaison StrategiesIVR13 April 20261000± 3.1%35%46%11%8%11 Michael Ford declines to runLiaison StrategiesIVR8 March 20261000± 3.1%26%44%8%16%6%18Pallas DataIVR8 March 2026735± 3.6%26%44%21%8%18 John Tory declines to runMainstreet ResearchIVR22 February 2026802± 3.5%17%43%6%34%9Liaison StrategiesIVR2 February 20261000± 3.1%18%40%5%33%4%7Liaison StrategiesIVR21 December 20251000± 3.1%16%39%6%35%4%4Liaison StrategiesIVR23 October 20251000± 3.1%12%42%7%36%3%6 Canada Pulse Insights/CityNewsIVR6 October 2025406± 4.9%8%29%2%24%33%5 Brad Bradford declares his candidacy Forum ResearchIVR4 September 20251000± 4%8%18%36%30%13%6IpsosOnline29 August 20251001± 3.8%33%25%31%8Liaison StrategiesIVR6 July 20251000± 3.1%7%8%39%6%3%35%4Pallas DataIVR7 June 2025611± 4%14%37%11%24%15%13

Notes

References

External links City of Toronto – Elections