Olivia Chow Maintains Lead in Tight Toronto Mayoral Race
In the latest poll by Liason Strategies on the Toronto mayoral election, Olivia Chow holds a 7-point lead over Brad Bradford among decided and leaning voters. David Valentin, Principal at Liason Strategies, notes that Chow’s lead has narrowed slightly from 11 to 7 points, with Bradford gaining ground but not surpassing the mayor. The poll reveals that 47% of voters favor Chow, while 40% support Brad Bradford and 10% back Chris Alexander.
Chow continues to lead in key areas of the city, with significant support in North York and Scarborough. In North York, she leads Bradford 46% to 41%, and in Scarborough, she maintains a 46% to 43% edge. Downtown shows Chow with a commanding lead of 60% to Bradford’s 27%, while Bradford leads in Etobicoke with 54% to Chow’s 33%.
The poll also highlights an age divide, with Bradford leading among voters aged 18 to 34 and Chow leading among those aged 35 to 49. Concerns about the cost of living emerge as a top issue for 23% of voters, varying across different regions of the city.
With the cost of living being a significant concern for Toronto residents, tonight’s mayoral debate featuring Chris Alexander, Brad Bradford, and Olivia Chow will be crucial. Tune in live on CityNews 24/7 to catch the candidates in action.
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