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A new Liason Strategies poll reveals Olivia Chow has a narrower 7-point lead over Brad Bradford among decided and leaning voters in the upcoming Toronto mayoral election. David Valentin, Principal at Liason Strategies, notes that Chow's lead has decreased from 11 points to seven, with Bradford gaining one point. The poll shows 47% of voters support Chow, while 40% back Bradford, and 10% favor Chris Alexander.
In the competitive areas of North York and Scarborough, Chow maintains a slight edge over Bradford, 46% to 41% and 46% to 43%, respectively. However, Bradford holds a 54% to 33% advantage in Etobicoke. Age is a significant factor, with Bradford leading among 18-34 year-olds at 47% compared to Chow's 41%, but Chow leading among 35-49 year-olds at 57% to 33%.
The cost of living tops the list of voter concerns, cited by 23% of respondents. Housing is the primary issue in Downtown, while cost of living is more evenly divided in North York (27%), Etobicoke (22%), and divided among traffic (21%), and public safety (20%) in Etobicoke. The poll also highlights crime and public safety as the second most common concern, followed by housing.
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