In an upcoming showdown, Olivia Chow, the incumbent, and Councillor Brad Bradford are set to go head-to-head in the much-anticipated Toronto mayoral debate happening on Tuesday night. This debate will mark the first face-off since Chris Alexander’s surprising exit from the race earlier this week.
Alexander cited a lack of a viable path to success as the reason for his decision to bow out ahead of the commencement of advance voting. The debate, organized by the United Way, is scheduled to take place at Toronto Metropolitan University.
During the debate, the candidates will field a diverse range of questions that touch on crucial issues affecting the residents of Toronto, including topics such as affordable housing, public safety, transportation, and services for newcomers.
In recent survey findings by CityNews, Chow appears to have a significant lead over Bradford, holding a 17-point advantage among decided voters, with Alexander previously garnering nine percent of the vote. With Alexander’s departure, the distribution of votes among the remaining candidates remains uncertain, especially since nearly 20 percent of respondents are yet to make up their minds.
Advance voting will kick off at 10 a.m. and will continue until October 11, leading up to the official election day slated for October 26. For those interested in witnessing the mayoral debate firsthand, tune in to CityNews 24/7 for live coverage beginning at 7 p.m.
