University-Rosedale

Open seat

Last election (2022)

Winner
Dianne Saxe · 35%
Runner-up
Norm Di Pasquale · 35%
Margin
1%
Candidates
14

Candidates in 2026 (9)

  • Mike Layton previously served as a councillor — a disadvantage for the rest of this open field.
  • Keenan Courtis
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  • Terri Hawkes
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  • Mike LaytonFormer Councillor · 3 past races
    • 2018CouncillorWard 11 — University-Rosedalewon · 69.6%
    • 2014CouncillorWard 19 — Trinity-Spadinawon · 83.7%
    • 2010CouncillorWard 19 — Trinity-Spadinawon · 45.4%
    • Previously served as a Toronto councillor, which helps.
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  • Karina Lemke
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  • Alice Li
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  • Huy Lieu2 past races
    • 2025CouncillorWard 25 — Scarborough-Rouge Parklost · 18th of 20 · 0.2%
    • 2022TCDSB TrusteeWard 9 — Spadina-Fort York; University-Rosedale; Toronto-St. Paul's; Toronto Centrelost · 7th of 7 · 6.2%
  • Gian Pileri
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  • Paul Viret
  • Diana YoonReturning · 2 past races
    • 2022CouncillorWard 11 — University-Rosedalelost · 10th of 14 · 1.7%
    • 2019MPSpadina—Fort YorkNDPlost · 2nd of 6 · 20.1%

    Ran in this ward in 2022 · 10th of 14

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Ward polls

Latest poll ·

Reported field

Decided voters

Published results · Aug 12, 2026 · Reported field
CandidateSupport
Dianne Saxeincumbent41%
Diana Yoon9%
Dana Fisher8%
Gabe Blanc5%
Other candidates37%

Undecided, reported separately: 31%.

With Mike Layton

Decided voters

Published results · Aug 12, 2026 · With Mike Layton
CandidateSupport
Mike Layton44%
Dianne Saxeincumbent17%
Gabe Blanc6%
Diana Yoon5%
Dana Fisher2%
Other candidates26%

Undecided, reported separately: 14%.