Mayor Chow leads among voters, latest polling shows

Mayor Chow leads among voters, latest polling shows

August 7, 2026 10:37 am EST.

Mayor Olivia Chow maintains a clear lead in Toronto’s mayoral race, while newcomer Chris Alexander debuts in double digits and reshapes the contest’s political landscape, according to a new Liaison Strategies poll released Friday.

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