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Alvin Tedjo Wins Mississauga Mayoral Race, Defeating Two Veteran Leaders
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Election Outcome
Unofficial city results released on election night show councilor Alvin Tedjo leading with 74,479 votes, outpacing incumbent mayor Carolyn Parrish, who received 51,853 votes, and former mayor Bonnie Crombie, who garnered 43,191 votes.
Background & Campaign Context
Tedjo, a 40-year-old councillor who has served on multiple city committees and the Region of Peel Council, previously ran in the 2024 mayoral byelection, finishing second with 25 % of the vote behind Parrish’s 31 %. A Liaison Strategies poll conducted shortly before election day placed Tedjo at 31 % support, just behind Crombie. The campaign emphasized affordability, a pledge to freeze taxes, and a focus on fiscal responsibility.
Data & Statistics
- Vote totals: Tedjo 74,479; Parrish 51,853; Crombie 43,191.
- Prior byelection (2024): Tedjo 25 % of the vote; Parrish 31 %.
- Pre-election poll: Tedjo 31 % support, narrowly trailing Crombie.
Official Statements & Responses
Tedjo’s victory speech highlighted the “tremendous responsibility” of the office and promised to “make our plan a reality” for every resident. He also noted the need to address affordability and fiscal health. Parrish told supporters the result was not what she wanted but accepted it, saying “sometimes the world changes” and expressing peace with the outcome.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Alvin, your energy, your enthusiasm and the joy you bring to politics matter,” — Bonnie Crombie, former mayor of Mississauga.