With the debates concluded, candidates have only a few days left to campaign before Mississauga voters go to the polls on Monday to select a mayor, 11 city councillors, and a group of school board trustees.
The 2026 municipal election in Mississauga features a highly competitive mayoral race with four primary candidates – including the current mayor and her predecessor – among a broader field of 14 individuals seeking the city’s top elected position.
Incumbent Carolyn Parrish and former mayor Bonnie Crombie, who exchanged sharp criticisms during the high-stakes debates of this campaign, are working to fend off challenges from city councillors Alvin Tedjo and Dipika Damerla.
Observers in Mississauga – along with some polling data – suggest that Tedjo seems to have gained additional support recently. However, it remains unclear if that will propel him into a close three-way contest on election night.
Record numbers showed up for early voting
Voters who didn’t participate in the record-setting advance polling earlier this month in Mississauga will have their chance on Oct. 26.
City officials remind residents that voting hours on Monday are from 9 a. m. until 8 p. m. throughout the city. The winning candidates will serve their terms from 2026-2030.
Local election officials state that people can cast their votes on Oct. 26 at any location within their ward.
“To make voting easier, confirm you’re on the voters’ list before you visit a voting location,” officials advised this week while sharing election information with the community. “If you received a voter notification card in September, bring it with you. The card is not required to vote but can help speed up the process.”
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If you’re planning to vote in the 2026 municipal election, here’s what you need:
A Canadian citizen. At least 18 years old. A resident of Mississauga or someone who owns or rents property there or whose spouse does.
You also need to bring one piece of identification that shows your name and qualifying address in Mississauga, such as:
Civic officials noted that those unable to vote on election day can designate another eligible voter to do so for them.
The following conditions must be met to vote by proxy:
The person casting your vote must be eligible within the City of Mississauga. You and your proxy need to complete an Appointment for Voting Proxy Form. Your form needs certification.
Your proxy must take both their completed form and ID to the Elections Office at 3235 Mavis Rd. before 5 p. m. on Monday, Oct. 26 prior to voting.
The city is urging residents to participate in this upcoming election by stating “voting is a direct way to have a say in how Mississauga grows, how services are delivered and who represents your community. Your vote helps shape decisions about your daily life including choices about roads, parks, transit systems, community programs and other local services.”
This isn’t Parrish’s and Crombie’s first political showdown
The intense mayoral campaign happening right now isn’t the first time Parrish and Crombie have faced off politically.
Parrish won a mayoral byelection back in June 2024 after succeeding Crombie; they’ve previously competed fiercely during municipal elections leading up to this year’s race.
Crombie narrowly defeated Parrish (2,479 votes against her total of 2,239) during a September byelection for Ward 5 council seat back in November 2011 when Parrish later became councillor after Crombie took over from Hazel Mc Callion as mayor in 2014.
Crombie then left her role as Mayor of Mississauga around January 2024 to become leader of Ontario Liberal Party while attempting unsuccessfully at unseating Premier Doug Ford.
The remaining candidates running for Mayor of Mississauga include:
David Shaw – previously ran both during Mayoral Byelection in 2024 and Municipal Election in 2022; registered May 1 Mike Matulewicz – participated within both elections again; registered May 5 Amjad Jilani – registered July 14 Frank Fang- contended earlier bid through last year’s byelection alongside competing toward Ward Nine seat during Municipal Election held last year; registered July 15 Fadi Naami- registered July 20 Karam Ahmed- registered August 20 Aamir Bhatti- registered August 21 Gord Elliott- registered August Augu..21 Mohsin Khan-registered August 18 Ana Luisa Vasquez De Espinal-registered August 11
If you’d like more details about who’s running or how/where you’ll be able actually cast ballots please check out city’s online election page.
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