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Brad Bradford Closes on Olivia Chow in Toronto Mayoral Race
Brad Bradford edges Olivia Chow in Toronto mayoral race with key voter splits.
In brief
Brad Bradford edges Olivia Chow in Toronto mayoral race with key voter splits. Brad Bradford leads Olivia Chow among voters aged 55-64 by 7 percentage points in Toronto mayoral race. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Brad Bradford's mayoral bid
Brad Bradford, the millennial planner-turned-councillor, makes his second bid for Toronto mayor, vowing to tackle crime, congestion and soaring costs while challenging Olivia Chow's record.
Voter support gap
Brad Bradford closes on incumbent mayor Olivia Chow with 32.2 per cent of voters versus Chow's 38.1 per cent according to Mainstreet Research.
Other candidates trailing
Chris Alexander sits at 7.2 per cent, Sarah McVie at 2 per cent, Odessa Paloma Parker at 1.8 per cent, and others at 2.7 per cent.
Voter uncertainty
With 16 per cent undecided and 14 per cent reporting they might change their minds, the race remains close with over a quarter of Chris Alexander voters potentially shifting.
Age-based voter splits
Chow leads by 7 points among voters under 35, 11 points among 35-44 year-olds, and 17 points among 45-54 year-olds, while Bradford leads by 7 per cent among 55-64 year-olds.
Key voter impact
With turnout expected to be higher among older voters, Bradford’s edge could be a significant factor in the final outcome of the Toronto mayoral race.
In short
Brad Bradford leads Olivia Chow among voters aged 55-64 by 7 percentage points in Toronto mayoral race.
