Mississauga has 14 certified candidates for mayor in the October 26, 2026 municipal election, according to the City of Mississauga’s official candidate list. Every Mississauga voter sees the same list of Mississauga mayor candidates in 2026, no matter which ward they live in. Below: the full list in the City’s order, what else is on your ballot, and what you need to vote on Monday.
For voting hours, locations and ID, see our Mississauga Election Day guide.
At a glance
- Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Voting hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Mayor candidates: 14 certified
- Where to vote: any voting location in your ward
- Term: 2026 to 2030
- Official list: the City’s Who’s running page
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Mississauga mayor candidates 2026: who is running?
The City of Mississauga’s official candidate list shows 14 people running for mayor in 2026. The Mississauga mayor candidates for 2026 are listed below in the order the City shows them, which is alphabetical by last name. Names appear as the City lists them.
| # | Candidate |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karam Ahmed |
| 2 | Aamir Bhatti |
| 3 | Bonnie Crombie |
| 4 | Dipika Damerla |
| 5 | Gord Elliott |
| 6 | Frank Fang |
| 7 | Amjad Jilani |
| 8 | Mohsin Khan |
| 9 | Mike Matulewicz |
| 10 | Fadi Naami |
| 11 | Carolyn Parrish |
| 12 | David Shaw |
| 13 | Alvin Tedjo |
| 14 | Ana Luisa Vasquez de Espinal |
Source: City of Mississauga candidate list (ovs.voterview.ca), checked October 23, 2026
Brampton Brief does not endorse candidates. To read about each candidate’s platform, use the contact details and websites the candidates publish themselves, and check the City’s list for any last-minute changes.
Who dropped out?
The City’s Who’s running page lists four people who withdrew from the mayoral race: George Tavares, Rahul Mehta, Olivia Gannon and Zulfiqar Ali. Their names are not on the certified mayoral list. Olivia Gannon appears on the City’s list as a candidate for Ward 1 councillor.
What else is on a Mississauga ballot?
Mississauga voters elect a mayor, a ward councillor and school board trustees for the 2026 to 2030 term. The City calls the ward seat a “Ward/Regional Councillor,” because Mississauga’s ward councillors also sit on Peel Regional Council.
Your ballot depends on your address:
- Mayor: the same 14 names for everyone in Mississauga.
- Ward councillor: the candidates in your ward, one of 11 wards.
- School board trustee: the candidates for the board you support (English public, English Catholic, French public or French Catholic) in your trustee area. Some trustee seats were filled by acclamation, so voters in those areas won’t see that race.
To see who is running in your ward, open the City’s candidate list and choose your ward. If you’re not sure which ward you live in, the City’s Where do I vote page has a map.
Also read: Brampton regional vs city councillors explained
What does Mississauga’s mayor do?
Mississauga’s mayor is the head of City Council and one of Mississauga’s members of Peel Regional Council. Since July 1, 2023, the mayor has also held Ontario’s “strong mayor” powers, which the province extended to Mississauga and 25 other municipalities that year.
Those powers let a mayor propose the city budget and hire some senior staff without a council vote, among other things. Brampton’s mayor has the same set of powers. Our explainer on Brampton’s strong mayor powers walks through how they work, and most of it applies to Mississauga too, since the rules come from the same provincial law.
How to vote in Mississauga on October 26
Mississauga voting locations are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26. The City says you can vote at any location in your ward, and its map shows wait times at each one. Note the hours: Brampton’s polls open at 10 a.m., so don’t mix them up if you live in one city and work in the other.
Who can vote
You can vote in Mississauga if you are a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, and either live in Mississauga or you or your spouse own or rent property there. You can vote only once, even if you own property in more than one ward.
What to bring
Bring one piece of identification. The City lists these examples:
- an Ontario driver’s licence
- an Ontario photo card
- a cancelled personalized cheque
- an insurance policy or statement
- any other document on the provincial voter identification list
Your voter notification card, mailed in September, isn’t required but speeds things up. Check your entry on the City’s voters’ list page.
Can’t get there?
You can name a proxy to vote for you. The City says your proxy must bring the completed form and ID to the Elections Office at 3235 Mavis Road before 5 p.m. on Election Day. Details are on the City’s ways to vote page.
Accessible voting
The City lists magnifiers, touch-screen pointers, height-adjustable tables, sip-and-puff and rocker paddle devices, and designated accessible parking at each location. It also runs voting at hospitals and retirement homes on Election Day, including bedside voting.
When will Mississauga’s results be known?
Results start coming in after polls close at 8 p.m. on October 26. The City of Mississauga’s election website, mississaugavotes.ca, is the place to watch for them. Unofficial results on election night become official once the City Clerk declares them.
If you’re in Brampton, our guide to Brampton’s 2026 election results covers when and where to find them. The race is decided: Alvin Tedjo won Mississauga’s mayor race.
What this means for you
If you live in Mississauga, check two things this weekend: which ward you’re in, and that you have one piece of ID from the City’s list. The mayoral list is the same across the city, but your councillor and trustee races aren’t, so look up your ward’s list before you go. Polls open at 9 a.m. Monday.
FAQ
How many people are running for mayor of Mississauga in 2026?
The City of Mississauga’s certified list has 14 mayoral candidates. The City lists four others who withdrew.
Is the current mayor of Mississauga running again?
Yes. Carolyn Parrish, the current mayor, is on the City’s certified list of mayoral candidates.
What are the voting hours in Mississauga on October 26?
Voting locations in Mississauga are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Can I vote anywhere in Mississauga?
No. The City says you can vote at any location in your own ward, not anywhere in the city. Use the City’s map to find locations and wait times.
Do I need my voter card to vote in Mississauga?
No. The card speeds things up, but what you need is identification from the City’s list, such as an Ontario driver’s licence or photo card.
What order are the candidates listed in?
The City’s list shows the mayoral candidates in alphabetical order by last name. Brampton Brief uses the same order.
Can I vote for Mississauga mayor if I live in Brampton?
Only if you or your spouse own or rent property in Mississauga. You can vote in both cities in that case, but only once in each.
Related on Brampton Brief
- Mississauga Election Day 2026: Hours, Where to Vote, ID
- Brampton Mayor Candidates 2026: The Full List of 12 on Your Ballot
- How to Vote in Brampton’s 2026 Municipal Election
This is general information about the election. Brampton Brief does not endorse candidates.
Sources: City of Mississauga: Who’s running · City of Mississauga candidate list · City of Mississauga: Where do I vote · City of Mississauga: Before you vote · City of Mississauga: Ways to vote
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked the candidate list, voting hours, ID rules and proxy deadline in this article against the City of Mississauga’s election pages and official candidate list on October 23, 2026. We’ll update it if the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.