Calgary Voters Weigh Options as Many Remain Undecided in Mayoral Race Poll Finds

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Calgary Voters Weigh Options as Many Remain Undecided in Mayoral Race Poll Finds

Calgary Election Approaches: Undecided Voters Remain as Polls Show Tight Race

Current Standings in Calgary’s Mayoral Race

With the Calgary mayoral election just around the corner, confusion reigns as 34% of Calgarians remain undecided, based on recent polling by Janet Brown Opinion Research. Jeromy Farkas currently leads with 27% support. Incumbent Jyoti Gondek and Communities First party candidate Sonya Sharp are neck and neck at 23%, followed by Jeff Davison with 16% and Brian Thiessen of The Calgary Party at 8%.

Voter Turnout and Public Opinion

The election’s outcome is still uncertain, as Janet Brown noted that it’s “anybody’s game.” Despite this, voter turnout during advance voting remains low, with only 6.1% of eligible voters, translating to approximately 54,626 participants. However, excitement about the race persists. Jim Dansereau, who cast his vote on Friday, expressed his anticipation to see the results unfold.

The Strategic Voting Dilemma

Even as voters recognize the importance of this election, many, like Jim McKee, find themselves making strategic choices. McKee mentioned that name recognition is influencing decisions more than policies. He spent considerable time deliberating his decision, weighing potential candidates’ chances of winning against his preferences.

Shift in Voter Support

Janet Brown’s research highlights potential shifts in voter support among the leading candidates. The data shows that many voters have multiple candidates in consideration, indicating potential vote shifting in the final days. This fluidity suggests that Jeromy Farkas could both gain and lose significantly if undecided voters change their minds.

Comparative Analysis with Edmonton’s Election

Interestingly, the race in Calgary is contrasting with Edmonton’s mayoral election, where 46% of voters are still undecided. However, those in Edmonton who have decided seem more committed to their choices, showing less interest in considering alternatives.

Final Days Before the Election

With advance polling closing on October 11 and election day set for October 20, this marks a crucial phase for candidates to consolidate support. Janet Brown Opinion Research surveyed 1,000 residents across Calgary from October 1-8, 2025, taking care to match demographic quotas. Although the survey cannot claim a specific margin of error, a comparable study would offer a margin of error of +/-3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.