Third-party advocacy groups look to get their candidates elected in Toronto mayoral election
The mayoral election in Toronto is more than a month away and while the candidates focus on their platforms, not-for-profit advocacy groups are working behind the scenes to get their candidates elected. One such group is Progress Toronto, which has seen considerable success and is known for being very pointed in its messaging. The group […]
The Toronto mayoral election is approaching, and third-party advocacy groups are actively working to support their preferred candidates. Progress Toronto has had success in the past, helping to elect councillors in 2022 and campaigning for Olivia Chow in the 2023 mayoral byelection after John Tory stepped down. They aim to support progressive candidates and defeat conservative ones.
A Better City (ABC) Toronto, a newer group, is aligned with mayoral candidate Brad Bradford and has criticized Chow, accusing Chris Alexander, another candidate, of running a "joke campaign." Alexander responded by suggesting that the opposition groups may be trying to keep them out of the race. With the campaign expected to become more negative as the election draws nearer, all 444 municipalities in Ontario will hold elections on October 26 for mayoral, councillor, and school board trustee positions.
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