Politics · Canada · 2 hrs ago
Rob Howard takes early lead in Richmond mayoral race
Voters in Richmond, British Columbia, are choosing their next mayor in the 2026 municipal election.
Rob Howard took an early lead in the mayoral race on election night.
The result is not final, and election updates are expected as votes are counted.
The election follows Malcolm Brodie’s decision to leave after 25 years as mayor.
Brodie is not seeking re-election, so Richmond will have a new mayor for the next four years.
The outcome matters because the winner will lead the city after a long period under Brodie.
Rob Howard took an early lead in the Richmond mayoral race, according to the Richmond News headline.
Richmond voters are choosing a mayor for the next four years.
Outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not seeking re-election after 25 years in the role.
CBC said its results table would begin updating when polls closed at 8 p.m. PT.
- Who
- Rob Howard took an early lead in the mayoral race.
- What
- Richmond voters are choosing a mayor for the next four years.
- When
- Election day was October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Richmond, British Columbia.
- Why
- Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not seeking re-election after 25 years in office.
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- Early leader
- Rob Howard
- Outgoing mayor
- Malcolm Brodie
- Time in office
- 25 years
- Term being decided
- Four years
- Poll closing time
- 8 p.m. PT