# Olivia Chow wins second term as Toronto mayor in victory for progressives

https://mins.news/en/item/118064

- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 20:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/27/olivia-chow-toronto-mayor-election-results

> Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow defeated Conservative rival Brad Bradford by 54% to 41%, a 13-point margin, in a record-turnout election. She pledged more rental housing, free school lunches and lower fares for frequent transit riders. Progressive candidates also made gains on city council.

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