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Former MP Chris Alexander withdraws from Toronto mayoral race
Former Conservative MP and ex-immigration minister Chris Alexander withdrew from the Toronto mayoral race on Oct. 6, less than three weeks before voting day, polling at about 7% against Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford.
Why it matters
Alexander's exit, less than three weeks before voting day, narrows a race that recent polling shows is effectively a two-way contest between incumbent Olivia Chow (~38%) and councillor Brad Bradford (~32%). Alexander, at roughly 7% support, was not expected to win, but his departure frees his supporters and donor network — a factor that could still move the final margins.
Full report
Chris Alexander, the former federal immigration minister and former Conservative MP for Ajax–Pickering, announced at a press conference at his campaign headquarters on Tuesday, Oct. 6 that he is withdrawing from the Toronto mayoral race, with less than three weeks remaining before election day.
A recent Mainstreet Research poll put Alexander at about 7% support, far behind incumbent mayor Olivia Chow at roughly 38% and city councillor Brad Bradford at about 32%. Advance voting opened citywide on the same day as his announcement, Oct. 6.
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