Chow will be seeking to reverse her fortunes after coming a distant third in Toronto’s 2014 mayoral race behind Doug Ford and John Tory
, marking the return to electoral politics for the long-time city councillor and NDP parliamentarian.
Chow will be seeking to reverse her fortunes after coming a distant third in the 2014 mayoral race behind runner-up Doug Ford, who is now Ontario’s premier, and John Tory, who was elected to three terms.Chow’s long-speculated, but delayed entry into the race will see her look to gain ground on by-election contenders who have been out gathering support for two weeks.
She immediately becomes one of the most recognizable names in a crowded field that includes Coun. Josh Matlow and Coun. Brad Bradford, ex-police chief Mark Saunders, former deputy mayor Ana Bailão and former provincial education minister Mitzie Hunter.
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