On Monday, Oct. 26, Londoners will cast their votes for the city’s next mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees.
The campaign has highlighted issues that impact daily life in the city, such as property taxes, affordable housing, homelessness and public safety, traffic and transit solutions, as well as the future of downtown London.
CBC London has been connecting with candidates and residents alike to analyze campaign promises while keeping voters informed through reporting, interviews, and debates.
Use this guide to check out our coverage and get acquainted with the candidates vying for your support.
The mayoral race
Who will steer London over the next four years? The mayoral campaign includes incumbent Josh Morgan alongside challengers who have varying views on taxes, city services, housing issues, and more.
Certified candidates for mayor include John Feher, Lawrence-Zachary Howe, Barry Douglas Jacklin, Tariq Khan, Kirsten Krose, Dan Lenart, Bronagh Joyce Morgan, Josh Morgan, Christine Rosehart, Susan Stevenson, Jeff Yam and Mustafa Zeboon.
Read more about the mayoral candidates:
WATCH | Get to know some of London’s mayoral candidates in less than 3 minutes:
Get to know some of London’s mayoral candidates in less than 3 minutes
Mayoral hopefuls in London have spent weeks addressing questions about their platforms. But who are they when they’re not campaigning? What shows do they binge on Netflix? Where do they shop for groceries? What’s their favorite hiking trail in town? CBC’s Kate Dubinski and Kendra Seguin get personal with six of London’s mayoral contenders ahead of Voting Day on Oct. 26.
Watch: CBC London’s mayoral debates
What plans do these candidates have regarding downtown development challenges like homelessness and public safety? How do they plan to address traffic congestion or housing costs?
WATCH | CBC London’s mayoral debate featuring Josh Morgan, Susan Stevenson and Kirsten Krose:
CBC London mayoral candidates debate on London Morning
This municipal election brings key issues into focus including downtown’s future development plans as well as concerns over homelessness and public safety. During a debate hosted by Chris Ensing on London Morning episode featuring Mayor Josh Morgan along with Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson and candidate Kirsten Krose discussed various matters shaping the city’s future. WATCH | CBC London’s mayoral debate featuring Tariq Khan, Bronagh Joyce Morgan and Mustafa Zeboon:
Mayoral candidates debate on London Morning
Continuing its coverage leading up to the municipal election; today’s discussion featured candidates Tariq Khan, Bronagh Joyce Morgan, and Mustafa Zeboon who shared their ideas while answering questions regarding pertinent local topics.
Find your ward: Meet the council candidates
London’s upcoming election features new ward boundaries so some voters might find themselves voting in a different ward compared to last time in 2022. The city still operates under a system of fourteen wards where each elects one councillor.
Discover CBC London’s coverage highlighting the candidates from your area.
Ward 1: In Ward 1 , candidates discuss funding for homelessness initiatives
Ward 2: In Ward 2 , the current deputy-mayor faces challenges from opponents advocating change
P WARD THREE : CONCERNS OVER GROWTH AND TRAFFIC INFLUENCE THE RACE IN WARD THREE
P WARD FOUR : STEPHEN ORSER PROPOSES A HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERS AS THE ‘WIDE OPEN’ RACE FOR WARD FOUR BEGINS
P WARD FIVE : FIVE CANDIDATES COMPETE IN LONDON’S WARD FIVE WITH FOCUSES ON THEIR PRIORITIES
P WARD SIX : TRAFFIC ISSUES AND TROSOW’S VOTING RECORD SHAPE DEBATE IN WARD SIX ELECTION
P WARD SEVEN : INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS TOP THE CONCERNS OF CANDIDATES IN FAST-GROWING WARD SEVEN
P WARD EIGHT : TRAFFIC ISSUES AND AFFORDABILITY ARE KEY TALKING POINTS DURING LONDON’S WARD EIGHT ELECTION RACE
P WARD NINE : GROWING PAINS DOMINATE AGENDAS AMONG CANDIDATES AHEAD OF MONDAY’S VOTE INWARD NINE
P WALR TEN : FOUR CANDIDATES AIM TO UNSEAT LONGTIME COUNCILLOR IN LONDON’S WALR TEN
P WA RD ELEVEN: BUILDING PROJECTS AND COST OF LIVING dominate DISCUSSIONS DURING CAMPAIGNINGSINWARDELEVEN / P >
* P WA RD TWELVE: BUILDING PROJECTS , PUBLIC SAFETY ARE KEY ISSUES IN RACE FOR LONDON’S WALR TWELVE / P >
* P WA RD THIRTEEN: CANDIDATES CONCENTRATE ON DOWNTOWN ‘DECAY’ DURINGS COUNSEL RACE OF WALR THIRTEEN / P >
* P WAR FOURTEEN:* SIMILAR ISSUES , BUT DIFFERENT APPROACHES CHALLENGE LONDON’S WALR FOURTEEN RUNNING MATE CANDIDATES / P >
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WATCH CBC LONDONS ELECTION COVERAGE
REVISIT DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATES THAT HAVE SHAPED THIS CAMPAIGN
WATCH | WHAT WOULD THESE LONDONERS DO IF THEY WERE MAYOR?: BR > B >YOU ANSWERED WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS NEXT MAYOR OF LONDON ?? WHO DECIDES IT IS TRUE INTELLIGENCE! JUST TWELVE PEOPLE ARE RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN MUNICIPAL ELECTION TAKEN PLACE AT ONTARIO CITY BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT REST RESIDENTS CAN’T THINK BIG ! CBC Kendra SEGUN ASKED YOUNGER GENERATION RESIDENT ABOUT IMAGINATION AS IF ELECTED AT OCTOBER TWENTY-SIX! WATCH | GETTING INSIGHTS FROM AROUND ONE CANDIDATE REGARDSHOMELESSNESS:”<image source= "% URL _11% (ALT=%{THUMBNAIL} LOADING=LAZY "/)(“ HOMESLESSNESS” is MAIN ISSUE during elections at ROUND ONE ) It appears there may be tight competition between Round One Candidates Roger Caranci HADLEIGH MCALISTER prior this elections at Londons TWO THOUSANDS SIXE sessions. CBC Andrew LUPTON talks both individual focused towards important problems surrounding Old EAST Village region. WATCH| MUSTAFA ZEBEON CONNECTS VOTERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA:
p>(“Londons YOUNGEST MAYORAL CONTENDER UTILIZED UNIQUE SOCIAL STRATEGIES RECRUITMENT”) MUSTAFA ZEBEON TALKS ABOUT USING SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES ENSURING HIS MESSAGE CLEAR WHILE ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO CHOOSE HIM AS LEADER LEAD CITY. WATCH| WHATS NEEDED MORE PARTICIPANTS CAST THEIR BALLOT:
(WHAT WILL IT TAKE? Voter participation plummeted during recent elections resulting only near twenty-five percent eligible population participated casting votes showcasing record low turnout levels among people living inside Londons region. CBC’S kendra SEGUN looked into what GEN Z recommends encouraging other peers making better efforts attending polls. WATCH| YOUNGSTERS SPILL THEIR MOST IMPORTANT POLITICAL INTERESTS,:
(WHAT MATTERS MOST) YOUnger generations eagerly prepare themselves towards casting ballots focusing on electing administrative officers governing their community after October twenty-six; Kendra SEGUN talked students attending Fanshawe College discovering crucial matters concerning them!(MORE COVERAGE RELATING TO MUNICIPAL VOTINGS)(METHODS TO CAST YOUR VOTES)
(VOTER WEEK IS ON MONDAY OCTOBER TWENTY SIX TWO THOUSANDS SIX) (VOTIVE TIMINGS FROM TEN MORNING UNTIL EVENINGS AFTER HOURS) p> <!–CITIZENS SHOULD REFER –TO OFFICIAL CITY WEBSITE –GET UPDATES REGARING THEIR OWN RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS WHERE THEY CAN VOTE!!!==–>–BETWEEN OLD NEWWARD ASSIGNMENTS CONFIRM DETAILS BEFORE GO VISITING POLLING STATIONS.–</ p> p> (WE EXPECT OUTCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS FOLLOWUP AFTER NIGHT-EIGHT PM LIVE FROM CBCLONDONS TEAM.)–“`
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