Olivia Chow wins second term as Toronto mayor with 54% of vote
Olivia Chow defeated Conservative rival Brad Bradford in Toronto's mayoral election, which drew record turnout and support for progressive councillors.
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Olivia Chow won a second term as Toronto mayor, defeating Conservative challenger Brad Bradford by 13 percentage points. Chow received 54% of the vote, while Bradford secured 41%.
The election drew record turnout and brought strong support for progressive councillors. The margin was wider than many had anticipated after weeks of polling indicated the two mayoral candidates were evenly matched.
Following her victory, Chow pledged to expand rental housing, provide free school lunches and lower fares for frequent transit users.
Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the full story at The Guardian
