- Will Martin Ritsma win the 2026 Stratford mayoral election?55¢
- Will Jo-Dee Burbach win the 2026 Stratford mayoral election?24¢
- Will Robert Ritz win the 2026 Stratford mayoral election?16¢
- Will Mark Hunter win the 2026 Stratford mayoral election?1¢
- Will Andrew Rea win the 2026 Stratford mayoral election?<1¢
Incumbent Martin Ritsma holds the leading trader consensus at 63.5% in the Stratford, Ontario mayoral race, reflecting his established position after a narrow 2022 victory and ongoing council work on initiatives like housing partnerships and development projects. Challengers Jo-Dee Burbach at 32.1% and others trail amid a five-candidate field that includes Mark Hunter, Robert Ritz, and Andrew Rea. Recent October debates have focused on ward systems, density, the Grand Trunk site, and doctor recruitment, with Ritsma opposing wards while some rivals push for study or change. Internet and telephone voting runs through October 26, with no major late shifts reported that would alter the current positioning.
Rules
The 2026 Stratford, Ontario mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 26, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Stratford, Ontario as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Stratford, Ontario.