Toronto’s election sets stage for several intriguing council battles
The stage has been set for Toronto's municipal election on Oct. 26, with many intriguing battles about to take place for seats on city council.
Toronto's election is set to produce several noteworthy council races ahead of the October 26 vote. With 362 candidates registering for the top job, the competition for just 25 council seats is heating up. Veteran candidates, such as former Conservative cabinet minister Chris Alexander and Brad Bradford, a two-term councillor, are defending their seats.
Meanwhile, newcomers like TDSB trustee Sara Ehrhardt and former councillor Mary Fragedakis aim to fill the void left by retiring councillor Paula Fletcher. Scarborough North's race features former Liberal MPs Shaun Chen and Han Dong vying for the seat left vacant by Cynthia Lai's death. In Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Deputy Mayor Amber Morley faces backlash over a new seniors' shelter and potential challenges from political newcomer Ted Opitz.
Toronto Centre will see MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam support shifting to progressive candidate Curran Stikuts, while incumbent Chris Moise battles outsider Daniel Tate. Parkdale-High Park is also open after Gord Perks retires. The race for Scarborough Southwest is noteworthy, with incumbent Parthi Kandavel under OPP investigation.
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