Olivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives
Summary
Olivia Chow won a second term as Toronto mayor, receiving 54% of the vote to Brad Bradford’s 41%. She campaigned on expanding rental housing, offering free school lunches and lowering fares for frequent transit riders, while affordability remains a major challenge for the city.Key Facts
- Chow received more than 532,000 votes, nearly twice her total in the 2023 election.
- The article reports record turnout in the mayoral election.
- Bradford called for more police and pledged to cut taxes and city spending.
- The article says auto theft and high-value property crime have risen, while homicides, firearm-related violence and assault have fallen in recent years.
- Chow expanded the police department’s hate crimes unit and supported a bylaw restricting protests within 50 meters of certain institutions.
- Bradford conceded and said he wanted Chow to succeed.
- Progressive candidates won or retained multiple council seats, including Diana McNally Chan, who the article says will be the first renter on city council.
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