Brad Bradford pulls ahead of Olivia Chow in latest Toronto mayoral polls

Recent polling by Mainstreet Research and Build Canada places Brad Bradford ahead of incumbent Olivia Chow in the Toronto mayoral race, with 48.9% versus 47.5% support among those who have already voted or marked a ballot. Including undecided voters, the figures shift to 42.4% for Bradford and 41.1% for Chow, while 13.4% remain undecided. Mainstreet’s survey notes higher turnout intentions, especially among older voters, and identifies affordability, traffic, and safety as top issues.

Build Canada’s poll shows two-thirds of respondents favor innovative approaches even if some fail, and a majority view City Hall as moving too slowly. Dissatisfaction with property taxes is pronounced, with only five percent feeling they receive very good value. The polls underscore the election’s tightness and the importance of voter mobilization.