"The ads have primarily attacked Mayor Olivia Chow or Coun. Brad Bradford, two of the highest-profile candidates expected to enter the race. Progress Toronto and A Better City (ABC) Toronto are behind them, and the political advocacy groups are both looking to influence voters in the upcoming mayoral election."
"Progress bills itself as a progressive advocacy group that seeks to elect more progressive city councillors and public school board trustees, according to its website. The group was active in the 2022 municipal race and credits itself for the election of five progressive city councillors, and later Mayor Chow's win."
"ABC Toronto bills itself as a group of concerned citizens who advocate for practical solutions. The emergence of groups like Progress and ABC could impact the election, according to some political experts."
Ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election, attack ads against candidates Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford have reached hundreds of thousands. These ads are from Progress Toronto and A Better City (ABC) Toronto, two political advocacy groups aiming to influence voter decisions. Progress, formed in 2018, promotes progressive candidates and claims credit for electing five progressive city councillors. ABC, established in 2024, focuses on practical solutions. The emergence of these groups may significantly impact the election landscape, as municipal politics remains largely independent from party politics.
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