# Brad Bradford Closes on Olivia Chow in Toronto Mayoral Race

> Brad Bradford edges Olivia Chow in Toronto mayoral race with key voter splits.
- Title: Brad Bradford Closes on Olivia Chow in Toronto Mayoral Race
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brad Bradford leads Olivia Chow among voters aged 55-64 by 7 percentage points in Toronto mayoral race.