Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to run for re-election
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has announced her intention to run for re-election in the upcoming municipal election scheduled for October 26. Chow, who was elected in a by-election in 2023, aims to continue her focus on her mayoral duties while preparing for the campaign. Her political career spans over four decades, and she faces competition from other candidates, including Councillor Brad Bradford.
- ▪Olivia Chow will run for re-election in the municipal election on October 26.
- ▪She was elected in 2023 after the resignation of former mayor John Tory.
- ▪Chow's political career has lasted over four decades, starting in 1985 as a school board trustee.
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said Monday she will run in the municipal election set for Oct. 26Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountToronto Mayor Olivia Chow has announced she’ll be seeking re-election in this year’s municipal election.Chow says she plans to continue focusing on her work as mayor right now, with “plenty of time for campaigning in the fall.”The 69-year-old former NDP parliamentarian was elected in 2023 in a by-election after the resignation of former mayor John Tory.Toronto Mayor confident city’s compromise on sixplexes won’t risk federal housing fundingToronto City Council votes against Billy Bishop Airport referendum motionChow’s political career has spanned four…
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