A recent poll conducted by Liaison Strategies suggests a closely contested mayoral race in Mississauga, with three candidates, including the current and former mayors, in a tight competition among decided and leaning voters. Former mayor Bonnie Crombie leads with 30% support, followed closely by current mayor Carloyn Parrish at 29% and city Coun. Alvin Tedjo at 26%.
According to David Valentin, a principal at Liaison Strategies, these poll results indicate a competitive electoral battle ahead in Mississauga. Tedjo’s support has more than doubled since August, rising from 12% to 26%, closing in on Crombie and Parrish.
Coun. Dipika Damerla holds 11% support, while 4% of respondents indicated they would vote for a different candidate. Despite shifts in voter support, the percentage of undecided voters remains unchanged at 26% since August.
Parrish’s approval ratings have also remained steady, with 38% in support of her performance and 42% against. However, only 28% of respondents believe Mississauga is heading in the right direction, while 48% feel the city is going in the wrong direction.
Concerns around affordability have grown as a major issue in the city, increasing from 19% in August to 25% in October. Additionally, 15% of respondents identified housing and taxes as significant issues in Mississauga.
The poll, conducted from October 2 to 4, surveyed 1,000 Mississauga residents using interactive voice recording. The data was weighted to align with 2021 census targets, and the poll carries a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. CBC has sought comments from Crombie, Parrish, Tedjo, and Damerla regarding the latest poll numbers.