Mayor Chow holds commanding lead in mayoral race two weeks in
Poll finds Olivia Chow with 13-point advantage over Brad Bradford despite not officially declaring candidacy.
Two weeks after registration opened for this fall's municipal elections, a new survey finds a candidate who hasn't officially committed to running is leading Toronto's mayoral choice. The Liaison Strategies poll finds Mayor Olivia Chow has a 13-point advantage over Coun. Brad Bradford, who is officially in the race as of May 1. The random sampling of 1,000 Torontonians from May reveals significant support for the incumbent despite ongoing speculation about whether she will formally confirm her candidacy. The poll shows Chow commanding 50 per cent support compared to Bradford's 37 per cent, suggesting the race could be largely decided before the official campaign season fully gets underway. The early polling advantage comes as Chow navigates questions about her intentions while Bradford builds his campaign infrastructure. Traffic frustration continues to dominate voter concerns, with residents citing congestion and transit delays as top-of-mind issues as they consider their choice for city leadership.