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2023 Toronto Mayoral by-election

Who gets your vote for Mayor of Toronto?

  • Ana Bailao

    Votes: 18 16.4%
  • Brad Bradford

    Votes: 3 2.7%
  • Olivia Chow

    Votes: 58 52.7%
  • Mitzie Hunter

    Votes: 2 1.8%
  • Josh Matlow

    Votes: 20 18.2%
  • Mark Saunders

    Votes: 4 3.6%
  • Other

    Votes: 5 4.5%

  • Total voters
    110
  • Poll closed .
I'm sure her team is trying to get John Tory to endorse her. That would be a smart move.
Tory seems to be trying to stay out of the campaign, but outside forces are trying to force his hand with polls, lobbying and a gold ole fashioned NDP scare.

Unfortunately he has ties to Bradford, Hunter and Bilao, who're all polling around the same numbers.

At least one of these candidates needs to drop out, as it's too crowded a segment of the vote.
 
Tory seems to be trying to stay out of the campaign, but outside forces are trying to force his hand with polls, lobbying and a gold ole fashioned NDP scare.

Unfortunately he has ties to Bradford, Hunter and Bilao, who're all polling around the same numbers.

At least one of these candidates needs to drop out, as it's too crowded a segment of the vote.
It's not unfortunate that John Tory is tied to candidates like Brad Bradford and Ana Bailao. He worked closely with both on council. All three are more middle of the road type of politicians. I could say that if Olivia Chow wins, it will be unfortunate that she will work closely with Josh Matlow, but she is more politically in step with him and the things he pushes for on council. Not shocking.

Tory is staying out of the race, yes, but he can still endorse someone, much like Hazel McCallion stayed out of the 2014 Mississauga mayor race but she did endorse Bonnie Crombie late in the race. That endorsement really helped Crombie lock down the mayor's chair for her as it was looking like Steve Mahoney was on his way to victory. I'm not saying a John Tory endorsement could be a huge game changer, no, but it can help any undecided residents who would rather have Tory back. If I had to make a guess, he would back Bailao. Also, I would bet that Bradford backs Bailao, if it comes to that. I see Mitzie Hunter not backing anyone.
 
It's not unfortunate that John Tory is tied to candidates like Brad Bradford and Ana Bailao. He worked closely with both on council. All three are more middle of the road type of politicians. I could say that if Olivia Chow wins, it will be unfortunate that she will work closely with Josh Matlow, but she is more politically in step with him and the things he pushes for on council. Not shocking.

Tory is staying out of the race, yes, but he can still endorse someone, much like Hazel McCallion stayed out of the 2014 Mississauga mayor race but she did endorse Bonnie Crombie late in the race. That endorsement really helped Crombie lock down the mayor's chair for her as it was looking like Steve Mahoney was on his way to victory. I'm not saying a John Tory endorsement could be a huge game changer, no, but it can help any undecided residents who would rather have Tory back. If I had to make a guess, he would back Bailao. Also, I would bet that Bradford backs Bailao, if it comes to that. I see Mitzie Hunter not backing anyone.
I was saying unfortunately in the context that it's not clear cut who he'd endorse, not necessarily his place on the political spectrum.

He's spent years curating relationships, and helping steer/mentor quite a few politicians. Endorsing 1 over the other 2 could massively affect there political futures in Toronto area politics for years to come.
 
I was saying unfortunately in the context that it's not clear cut who he'd endorse, not necessarily his place on the political spectrum.

He's spent years curating relationships, and helping steer/mentor quite a few politicians. Endorsing 1 over the other 2 could massively affect there political futures in Toronto area politics for years to come.
Ah. My apologizes for misunderstanding.
 
Helpful poll tracker at the Toronto Star that will be updated regularly.


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Little faith in municipal polls, last time she ran she was solidly ahead as well from Feb - July.
By September when Doug entered and Rob withdrew she was dead in the water.

What happened in July that sunk her campaign and rocketed Tory to the top?
 
Basically, she is a poor campaigner who thought she would win because her name is Olivia Chow.
Or, it strikes me that she was, in 2014, a *reluctant* campaigner whom *her supporters* thought she would win because her name was Olivia Chow. Remember: she was hobbled by such things as that facial paralysis she had going for a while there.

Plus, she was snagged by the crosscurrents btw/ Anyone But Ford and Stop The Socialist Hordes. And if major media outlets et al can find a good reason to deflect away from said Socialist Hordes, they'll pursue it.
 
With all these shitty candidates I can't believe I'm actually yearning for a return of John Tory :oops:
 
Personally I think we will see a left winger win this election.

Toronto has had right wing mayors since Rob Ford took office in 2010. I can see people wanting a change after 13 years.

It may actually open up Toronto to new ideas and be the breath of fresh air that City Hall so desperately needs.
 
Personally I think we will see a left winger win this election.

Toronto has had right wing mayors since Rob Ford took office in 2010. I can see people wanting a change after 13 years.

It may actually open up Toronto to new ideas and be the breath of fresh air that City Hall so desperately needs.
You are implying there wasn't a change from Ford to Tory. My view is that I think most Torontonians consider Tory to be a centrist, so they did perceive a shift from right to centre between Ford and Tory.
 
You are implying there wasn't a change from Ford to Tory. My view is that I think most Torontonians consider Tory to be a centrist, so they did perceive a shift from right to centre between Ford and Tory.

True but Tory was the PC leader prior to being Mayor.

Things change but political views don't. Once a Conservative, always a Conservative
 
True but Tory was the PC leader prior to being Mayor.

Things change but political views don't. Once a Conservative, always a Conservative
Err, not always true.
I've gone from being strong conservative to now completely socially liberal, but fiscally still conservative.

What this country needs is a Libertarian party that can compete with our big 3 parties
 

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