The Toronto election results 2026 show Olivia Chow re-elected mayor with 532,201 votes, or 54.16 per cent, ahead of Brad Bradford at 41.11 per cent, according to the City of Toronto’s unofficial results with all 1,431 polls reporting. That is a margin of 128,188 votes. Below: the mayor’s race, the winner in every North York and Etobicoke ward we checked, how Toronto compares with Brampton and Mississauga, and what happens before the new council starts on November 15.
At a glance
- Mayor: Olivia Chow, 532,201 votes (54.16 per cent), unofficial
- Second: Brad Bradford, 404,013 votes (41.11 per cent)
- Candidates for mayor: 53 names appear on the City’s results table
- Etobicoke winners: Vincent Crisanti (Ward 1), Stephen Holyday (Ward 2), Amber Morley (Ward 3)
- North York winners: James Pasternak (Ward 6), Shelley Carroll (Ward 17), Lily Cheng (Ward 18)
- Status: unofficial until the City Clerk declares the results
- New term starts: November 15, 2026, under Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act
Voted in Mississauga or Brampton instead? See our Mississauga election results and Brampton mayor results.
Table of Contents
Toronto election results 2026: who won mayor?
Olivia Chow won a second term as Toronto mayor with 532,201 votes, the City of Toronto’s unofficial results show. That is 54.16 per cent of the votes counted in the mayor’s race. Brad Bradford was second with 404,013 votes, or 41.11 per cent. The results page was last updated at 1:10 a.m. on October 27, 2026, with 1,431 of 1,431 polls reporting.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Chow | 532,201 | 54.16% |
| Brad Bradford | 404,013 | 41.11% |
| Braeden Chow | 8,102 | 0.82% |
| Chris Alexander | 3,550 | 0.36% |
| Edward Gong | 3,443 | 0.35% |
The City lists 53 candidates for mayor. The table shows the top five. Every other candidate is listed on the City’s unofficial results page.
Toronto election results 2026: how wide was the gap?
Chow and Bradford together took about 95 per cent of the vote. The other 51 candidates shared the remaining 4.73 per cent.
Also read: Toronto election day 2026: where to vote in North York and Etobicoke
North York election results 2026: who won each ward?
North York is a district of the City of Toronto, not a separate city, so its voters chose Toronto’s mayor and the councillor for their own Toronto ward. Our Toronto election guide lists Ward 6 York Centre, Ward 17 Don Valley North and Ward 18 Willowdale among the wards in North York. Here are the winners in those three wards, from the City’s unofficial results.
| Ward | Winner | Votes | Share | Runner-up | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 York Centre | James Pasternak | 23,223 | 70.99% | Conroy Irving | 7,001 |
| 17 Don Valley North | Shelley Carroll | 19,042 | 62.02% | Sabrina Zuniga | 4,130 |
| 18 Willowdale | Lily Cheng | 20,746 | 63.10% | David Magazzinich | 6,804 |
Pasternak had the biggest margin of the six wards in this article, 16,222 votes. Carroll won Ward 17 by 14,912 votes and Cheng won Ward 18 by 13,942.
More Toronto wards on the City’s results page
Searches for North York results often include neighbouring wards. The City’s results page also shows these four wards. Ward boundaries don’t follow old neighbourhood lines, so use the City’s address tool if you’re unsure which ward you live in.
| Ward | Winner | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Humber River-Black Creek | Anthony Perruzza | 15,947 | 66.38% |
| 8 Eglinton-Lawrence | Mike Colle | 32,085 | 70.26% |
| 15 Don Valley West | Rachel Chernos Lin | 23,434 | 67.47% |
| 16 Don Valley East | Jon Burnside | 19,654 | 71.35% |
Etobicoke election results 2026: who won each ward?
Etobicoke is also a district of the City of Toronto. Our guide lists Ward 1 Etobicoke North, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre and Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore as Etobicoke wards. Ward 1 had the largest field, with 10 candidates, and the lowest winning share of the six wards in this article.
| Ward | Winner | Votes | Share | Runner-up | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Etobicoke North | Vincent Crisanti | 12,804 | 45.51% | Ala’a Adib | 4,005 |
| 2 Etobicoke Centre | Stephen Holyday | 25,606 | 57.73% | Katie Andrachuk | 12,238 |
| 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore | Amber Morley | 25,521 | 48.40% | Ted Opitz | 19,494 |
The closest of these races
Of the six North York and Etobicoke wards above, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore was the closest. Amber Morley led Ted Opitz by 6,027 votes, 48.40 per cent to 36.97 per cent. Mihaela Andrei took 10.11 per cent and Anthony Internicola 4.52 per cent. Ward 1 was won with the smallest share, 45.51 per cent, because 10 candidates split the vote, but Crisanti still led by 8,799 votes.
How do Toronto’s results compare with Brampton and Mississauga?
All three cities held municipal elections on October 26, 2026, and each re-elected or elected a mayor with a clear lead. The numbers below come from each City’s own unofficial results.
| Toronto | Mississauga | Brampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor-elect | Olivia Chow | Alvin Tedjo | Patrick Brown |
| Mayor-elect’s votes | 532,201 | 74,479 | 65,893 |
| Share | 54.16% | 38.9% of ballots cast | 54.90% |
| Runner-up | Brad Bradford | Carolyn Parrish | Wesley Jackson |
| Runner-up’s votes | 404,013 | 51,853 | 23,236 |
Toronto and Brampton’s winners both took a majority of the vote. Mississauga’s did not: Tedjo won with 38.9 per cent in a 14-candidate field. For the details, see our guides to Mississauga’s results and Brampton’s turnout.
Share figures use each City’s own basis: Toronto’s and Brampton’s are shares of mayor votes counted, and Mississauga’s is the City’s share of ballots cast.
Are the Toronto election results 2026 final?
No. Toronto’s results are unofficial until the City Clerk declares them. Ontario’s 2026 voters’ guide says results are not official until the clerk makes the declaration, which usually happens a few days after voting day.
The same guide sets out the recount rules:
- A recount is automatic only if the votes are tied, unless a council has its own policy.
- A council or school board can order a recount, but it must do so within 30 days after the clerk’s declaration.
- An eligible voter can ask the Superior Court of Justice to order a recount.
When does Toronto’s new council take office?
Toronto’s new mayor and council take office on November 15, 2026. Section 6 of Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act sets a four-year term for all municipal offices, beginning on November 15 in the year of a regular election. That term runs to November 14, 2030. The City’s election page did not list a date for the new council’s first meeting when we checked on October 27, so check toronto.ca/elections for updates.
Key dates after voting day
| Date | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Unofficial results posted | City of Toronto |
| A few days after voting day | Clerk declares the official results | Ontario voters’ guide |
| Within 30 days of the declaration | Deadline for a council to order a recount | Ontario voters’ guide |
| November 15, 2026 | New four-year term begins | Municipal Elections Act, s. 6 |
| March 30, 2027, 2 p.m. | Candidates’ financial statements due | Ontario voters’ guide |
How to read the City’s Toronto election results page
The City of Toronto posts its unofficial results at electionresults.toronto.ca, and the page updates by itself unless you switch off its “reload results” box. It has four tabs: Mayor, Councillor, Trustee and Multi Races. The Councillor tab has a drop-down menu with all 25 wards, listed by number and name, from Ward 1 Etobicoke North to Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park. Pick a ward and the table shows every candidate’s votes and share. There is also a box where you can type an address to find out which ward it falls in.
If you want the trustee results for your school board, use the Trustee tab and choose your ward. The City says school board ward boundaries often don’t match City wards, so check the City’s ward chart if the result looks wrong.
What the Toronto results mean for Brampton residents
Toronto’s election does not change anything you vote on in Brampton, but the cities are tied together by commuting, transit and shopping. If you travel to North York or Etobicoke for work, school or appointments, City decisions on roads, parking and TTC service come from Toronto’s council, not Brampton’s. Brampton’s own council changes are covered in our Brampton regional vs. city councillor explainer, and Brampton Transit riders can read our Brampton Transit guide for fares and PRESTO.
If you live in Brampton but rent or own property in Etobicoke or North York, you may have been eligible to vote in Toronto as well, depending on the City’s rules. Our Toronto election guide explained the rules before voting day.
What this means for you
If you live in Toronto, your councillor for the next four years is the winner in your ward once the clerk declares the results. Not sure of your ward? Use the City’s address tool on the results page, which shows which ward an address is in. For election questions, Toronto Elections takes calls at 416-338-1111 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Also read: Brampton’s election results and what changes on council
FAQ
Who won the Toronto mayor election in 2026?
Olivia Chow won, with 532,201 votes or 54.16 per cent, according to the City of Toronto’s unofficial results with all polls reporting. Brad Bradford finished second with 404,013 votes. The results become official once the City Clerk declares them.
Who won the North York election in 2026?
North York has no election of its own because it is part of Toronto. Its voters chose the mayor and a councillor for their Toronto ward. In the three North York wards we checked, James Pasternak won Ward 6, Shelley Carroll won Ward 17 and Lily Cheng won Ward 18.
Who won the Etobicoke election in 2026?
Etobicoke voters chose Toronto’s mayor and their ward councillor. Vincent Crisanti won Ward 1 Etobicoke North, Stephen Holyday won Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre and Amber Morley won Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, per the City’s unofficial results.
Is North York its own city?
No. North York and Etobicoke are districts of the City of Toronto. They share one mayor and one council with the rest of Toronto, which has 25 wards.
When will Toronto’s election results be official?
After the City Clerk declares them. Ontario’s voters’ guide says that usually happens a few days after voting day.
Will there be a recount in Toronto?
An automatic recount happens only for a tie, unless the council has its own policy. A council can order a recount within 30 days of the declaration, and a voter can apply to court.
When does the new Toronto council start?
On November 15, 2026, for a term ending November 14, 2030, under the Municipal Elections Act.
How did Toronto’s results compare with Brampton’s?
Chow took 54.16 per cent in Toronto and Patrick Brown took 54.90 per cent in Brampton, in each City’s unofficial results. Our Brampton mayor results page has the full Brampton count.
Related on Brampton Brief
- Mississauga election results 2026
- Toronto election day 2026: North York and Etobicoke
- Patrick Brown re-elected: full 2026 Brampton results
This is general information about election results, not legal advice. Brampton Brief does not endorse candidates.
Sources: City of Toronto: unofficial 2026 election results · City of Toronto: elections · Ontario: 2026 voters’ guide, after the election · Municipal Elections Act, 1996 · City of Mississauga: unofficial results · City of Brampton: 2026 unofficial results
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every name, vote count and date in this article against the City of Toronto’s unofficial results page, Toronto’s elections page, the City of Mississauga’s and City of Brampton’s results pages, and Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act and voters’ guide on October 27, 2026. We’ll update it when Toronto’s official results are declared. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.