The most recent snapshot of Mississauga voters shows a divided race with a close contest emerging between front runner and former Mayor Bonnie Crombie (30.4%) and current Mayor Carolyn Parrish (27.6%). With councillors Alvin Tedjo now a strong third (20.5%) and Dipika Damerla holding double digits (10.4%) this contest is going to be one to watch on October 26.
Like other municipal races, voters in Mississauga cite affordability and cost of living as a top issue (32.7%) in this election followed by Crime and Safety (18.5%).
“The Mississauga Mayoral race is the most heated race we will see in 2026” said Mainstreet President & CEO Quito Maggi. “This despite two Provincial elections in Quebec and BC and many other elections across north America” he added. “The clash of these two political heavy weights, and the emergence of the new challenger in Tedjo, is one for the ages” he concluded
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