Vancouver mayoral election results

The Vancouver mayoral election concluded with a change in leadership. Incumbent Mayor Ken Sim, running under the ABC Vancouver banner, campaigned on a platform of public safety, property tax freezes, and a proposed public safety plebiscite regarding drug use laws and mental health facilities. Critics described his plebiscite proposal as a “cynical election move” designed to create a “wedge issue.”

Ultimately, Pete Fry of the Green Party of Vancouver defeated Sim. While initial reports indicated Fry secured 57,194 votes to Sim’s 41,040, subsequent tallies reported Fry winning with 98,494 votes (47.78%) against Sim’s 67,467 votes (32.73%).

Fry’s victory was part of a broader progressive sweep during the October 17, 2026, election. The business-aligned ABC Vancouver party saw a major decline, securing only one council seat held by Mike Klassen, and failing to elect candidates to the School Board or Park Board. Conversely, progressive groups including the Greens, the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE), and OneCity gained a dominant presence. COPE successfully elected all four of its candidates to both the Council and the Park Board, while the Greens secured four City Council seats and several School Board positions.

Following his election, Mayor Fry announced plans to prioritize wood-frame construction for mid-rise buildings and implement ADHD screening in rehabilitation centers and homeless shelters. He also expressed intent to support BC Greens leader Emily Lowan in the upcoming provincial election, though he noted he would avoid specific endorsements from a City of Vancouver perspective to maintain working relationships with sitting MLAs.