What Londoners need to know ahead of Oct. 26 municipal vote
Londoners will head to the polls on Monday, Oct. 26 to elect a mayor and 14 city councillors, in a municipal contest focused on questions that affect daily life across the community: property taxes, housing affordability, homelessness, public safety, traffic and transit, and the future of downtown.
Local media and community organisations have increased election coverage this month to help voters evaluate candidates and their platforms. CBC London has compiled candidate interviews, ward profiles and debates to inform residents before they make a choice at the ballot box.
"Londoners will head to the polls on Monday, Oct. 26."
Incumbent Mayor Josh Morgan is seeking re-election, and his campaign is being tested by several challengers proposing different approaches to taxes, city services and housing policy. The certified list of mayoral candidates includes:
- John Feher
- Lawrence-Zachary Howe
- Barry Douglas Jacklin
- Tariq Khan
- Kirsten Krose
- Dan Lenart
- Bronagh Joyce Morgan
- Josh Morgan (incumbent)
- Christine Rosehart
- Susan Stevenson
- Jeff Yam
- Mustafa Zeboon
Beyond the mayoral race, Londoners will also select 14 city councillors and school board trustees. Voter turnout in municipal elections can determine the direction of local policy for the next four years, particularly on issues that have taken centre stage during the campaign.
Key campaign issues shaping the vote
Coverage leading up to election day has shown that candidates are concentrating on several recurring topics:
- Property taxes: Debates have centred on how to balance city budgets while limiting increases that affect households.
- Housing and homelessness: Candidates differ on strategies to increase supply, support affordability and address homelessness through local programs and partnerships.
- Public safety: Safety in neighbourhoods and downtown has been a prominent theme, with candidates outlining plans for policing, community services and prevention.
- Traffic and transit: Residents have questioned how to improve congestion, transit service and infrastructure investment across wards.
- Downtown revitalization: The future of central London — its businesses, public spaces and cultural life — remains a focus for voters and candidates alike.
Local reporting has sought to scrutinize campaign promises and present them to voters in accessible formats, including live debates and candidate interviews. Voters are encouraged to review ward-specific profiles to compare the platforms of council hopefuls in their neighbourhoods.
How to follow results and where to find information
Election results are expected to begin arriving after 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. Media outlets including CBC London will provide live coverage and explanations of the major races as returns come in. Residents should also confirm their own voting locations and hours through the City of London’s official election resources.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Election day | Monday, Oct. 26 |
| Expected initial results | After 8 p.m. |
| Contests | Mayor, 14 city councillors, school trustees |
For London residents weighing their choices, local coverage has aimed to highlight where candidates stand on practical, local matters — from snow clearing and potholes to long-term strategies for housing and economic growth. This election will set priorities for city spending and services that affect families, businesses and neighbourhoods across London.
As the city approaches voting day, residents are being urged to review candidate materials, attend final debates where possible and ensure they know their voting location and hours. The outcome will determine leadership for the next four years and set a course for how London addresses the immediate and longer-term challenges facing the community.
