Toronto mayoral election, 2018

Toronto mayoral election, 2018
October 22, 2018

 
Candidate John Tory Jennifer Keesmaat
Incumbent Mayor of Toronto

John Tory

The Toronto mayoral election of 2018 is scheduled to be held on October 22, 2018, to elect the mayor of the City of Toronto. The election coincides with the Toronto municipal election, 2018 to elect the city's Council. Registration for candidates for the office of mayor officially opened on May 1, 2018, and closed on July 27, 2018, at 2 pm.[1]

Incumbent John Tory has been Mayor of Toronto since being elected in 2014 and is running for reelection.[2] Former city councillor Doug Ford declared his intent to run, but later withdrew to seek the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Former Chief City Planner Jennifer Keesmaat was speculated to be considering entering the race, and after initially indicating she would not run, she announced her candidacy on July 27, 2018, the last day to register as a candidate.[3]

Registered candidates

Official registration for mayoral candidates opened May 1, 2018, and closed on July 27.[4] At the close of nominations, 35 candidates have registered to run in the election.[5]

Major candidates

Other candidates

  • Saron Gebresellassi is a human-rights lawyer and activist based in Weston-Mount Denis. She was named one of the Top 80 Amazing Canadian Women to Watch to watch by Chatelaine Magazine.[9] [10]
  • Sarah Climenhaga is a safe-streets activist and full-time mother who has worked with both Cycle Toronto and TTC Riders. [11]

All candidates

Formerly declared candidates

  • Doug Ford, the former city councillor and runner-up in the 2014 mayoral election, announced his intention to challenge for the office a second time at a September 2017 event.[12] However, he announced in January 2018 that he would seek the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and would not run in the mayoral election.[13]
  • Blayne Lastman, son of former mayor Mel Lastman, declared on July 25 that he would enter the race,[14] but announced a day later that he would not run.[15]

Declined candidates

Debates

List of Debates
Date Hosted by Participants Moderator Ref
September 24, 2018 ArtsVote Toronto Tory, Keesmaat, Gebresellassi, Climenhaga
September 26, 2018 University of Toronto Scarborough Keesmaat, Gebresellassi, Climenhaga

Opinion polls

Polling firm Last date of polling Link Keesmaat Tory Other
Forum Research October 5, 2018 PDF 29 56 15
Mainstreet Research September 25, 2018 HTML 31 64 Faith Goldy 2%
Sarah Climenhaga 1%
Saron Gebressellassi 1%
Other 1%
Forum Research September 24, 2018 PDF 28 56 16
Mainstreet Research September 16, 2018 HTML 26 62 Faith Goldy 6%
Other 6%
Mainstreet Research September 5, 2018 HTML 28 63 10
Probit Inc. September 5, 2018 Twitter 31 64 Faith Goldy 3%
Other 2%
Forum Research August 27, 2018 PDF 35 65
Forum Research July 27, 2018 PDF 30 70

Endorsements

Keesmaat Tory
City councillors Kristyn Wong-Tam
Mike Layton[23]
Joe Cressy		 [24]

[25]
Federal politicians Michael Levitt (Liberal)
James Maloney (Liberal)
Marco Mendicino (Liberal)
Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal)
Judy Sgro (Liberal)		 [26]
[27]
[28]
[29]
[30]
Provincial politicians Mitzie Hunter (Liberal) [31]
Former politicians Olivia Chow (NDP) [32] John Baird (Conservative)
John Carmichael (Conservative)
Peter MacKay (Conservative)
Joe Oliver (Conservative)		 [33]
[34]
[35]
[36]
Media
Other Richard Peddie (Former President and CEO MLSE)
Richard Underhill (Juno Award winning musician)
Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT)		 [37]
[38]
[39]
[40]

References

  1. ↑ Toronto, City of (July 14, 2017). "Elections". City of Toronto. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Toronto Mayor John Tory talks 2018 election, transportation and policing in year-end interview". Global News.
  3. ↑ Westoll, Nick; Shum, David. "Jennifer Keesmaat, former Toronto chief planner, running for mayor". Global News.
  4. ↑ "2018 Election Key Dates". City of Toronto. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "List of Candidates by Ward: Candidates for Mayor". City of Toronto. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  6. ↑ Pelley, Lauren (September 7, 2017). "Jennifer Keesmaat on 5 years as chief planner, being told to 'stick to the knitting,' and what comes next". CBC News. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  7. ↑ Pagliaro, Jennifer (August 31, 2017). "Toronto's departing chief planner Keesmaat rules out politics in 2018". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  8. ↑ Rider, David; Pagliaro, Jennifer (July 27, 2018). "'We need bold ideas in this city.' Jennifer Keesmaat to run for mayor of Toronto". Toronto Star. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  9. ↑ Rieti, John. "Jennifer Keesmaat, John Tory square off at Toronto debate on the arts | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  10. ↑ "Saron Gebresellassi at Mayors Project". Mayors Project. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  11. ↑ Pelley, Lauren (30 April 2018). "Why this cyclist, safe streets advocate and mother of 3 says she's taking on Tory for mayor | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  12. ↑ Rider, David (September 8, 2017). "Doug Ford will run for mayor in 2018 rematch". Toronto Star.
  13. ↑ Rider, David (February 1, 2018). "Doug Ford abandons plans for mayoral election rematch, puts 'pedal to the metal' in Ontario PC leadership race". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  14. ↑ Rocca, Ryan (July 25, 2018). "Blayne Lastman, son of former mayor Mel Lastman, to enter mayoral race". Global News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  15. ↑ Bañares, Ilya (July 26, 2018). "Blayne Lastman will not run against John Tory in Toronto mayoral race". Toronto Star. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  16. ↑ Bañares, Ilya (April 16, 2018). "A beginner's guide to the 2018 Toronto mayoral election". The Innis Herald. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Desmond Cole says he won't run for mayor in 2018". Newstalk 1010. April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  18. ↑ Rider, David (April 29, 2018). "Desmond Cole will not run to become Toronto mayor". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  19. 1 2 Gray, Jeff (May 19, 2017). "Few early challengers emerge to take on Tory in Toronto's 2018 mayoral election". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  20. ↑ Morris, Siobhan (January 17, 2018). "WATCH: Is Mike Layton running for mayor of Toronto?". Newstalk 1010. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  21. ↑ Rebel Media (June 17, 2018), Can “right-wing, gay, Jewish muckraker” fill void in Toronto politics? | Ezra Levant, retrieved June 17, 2018
  22. ↑ "PC MPP or mayor of Toronto? Mammoliti ponders leap". Toronto Sun, March 15, 2018.
  23. ↑ https://twitter.com/m_layton/status/1038381860844433408
  24. ↑ Kristyn Wong-Tam [@kristynwongtam] (July 31, 2018). "Great to see @jen_keesmaat putting Toronto first in her interview with @CP24. She's running because our city needs bold solutions not just more press conferences. She's going to deliver a better city that works for everyone. #KeesmaatforMayor" (Tweet). Retrieved July 31, 2018 – via Twitter.
  25. ↑ Joe Cressy [@joe_cressy] (October 13, 2018). "Proud to support Jennifer Keesmaat and her vision for Toronto" (Tweet). Retrieved October 14, 2018 – via Twitter.
  26. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 12, 2018). "Thank you @LevittMichael for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  27. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 2, 2018). "Thank you @j_maloney for your endorsement. Working with our federal partners to bring growth and investment to Toronto has been an important part of our success" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  28. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 8, 2018). "Thank you @marcomendicino for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  29. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 13, 2018). "Thank you @Yasmin_Ratansi for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 8, 2018). "Thank you @JudySgroMP for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  31. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 8, 2018). "Thank you @MitzieHunter for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  32. ↑ https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/olivia-chow-endorses-jennifer-keesmaat-for-toronto-mayor
  33. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 8, 2018). "Thank you @Baird for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  34. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 13, 2018). "Thank you John Carmichael for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  35. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 13, 2018). "Thank you @PeterMacKay for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  36. ↑ John Tory [@JohnTory] (August 8, 2018). "Thank you @JoeOliver1 for your support!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  37. ↑ Richard Peddie [@RichardAPeddie] (July 31, 2018). "Articulate. Bright. Positive. Energetic. She won't just do photo ops and repeat old press releases. She knows how to build a city that is sustainable, healthy and inclusive for everyone. For a better Toronto vote Jennifer Keesmaat for our 66th mayor" (Tweet). Retrieved July 31, 2018 – via Twitter.
  38. ↑ Richard Underhill [@RichUnderhill] (August 4, 2018). "There you have it #progressives #liberals and #Ndp The Sun likes John Tory. Do not vote for this Conservative. #KeesmaatforMayor is the best choice" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  39. ↑ "Endorsements 2018" (PDF). Toronto & York Region Labour Council.
  40. ↑ ETT [@ElemTeachersTO] (October 11, 2018). "We're honoured to have the incredible, profoundly inspiring @jen_keesmaat speak with us at Steward Training today! #ETT is so proud to endorse #keesmat4mayor - our city deserves an accomplished Mayor that matches our collective vision of equity and progress" (Tweet). Retrieved October 14, 2018 – via Twitter.
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