Carolyn Parrish surges ahead in race for Mississauga mayor: Poll
'Name recognition is almost certainly playing a large factor'
Author of the article:Kevin Connor
Published May 06, 2024 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute read
Mississauga mayoral candidate Carolyn Parrish has extended her lead in the race.
A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada finds Parrish is now at 28% among all voters, up from 18% in March.
“Just on candidate filings and withdrawals alone a lot has taken place in the Mississauga byelection,” said David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies, in a release on Monday.
“Brian Crombie, ex-husband of former mayor and current Ontario Party Leader Bonnie Crombie, has filed. Peter McCallion, son of the longest-serving mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, has dropped out and endorsed the front runner, Carolyn Parrish.
“In the midst of all these comings and goings, Brian Crombie has debuted with 7% support among all voters, and Councillor Stephen Dasko has gained 3% and is now at 11%.
“However, the real story is former councillor (and former MP) Carolyn Parrish has grown her support by 8 points and now enjoys a 17-point lead,” Valentin said.
Support for Parrish is strongest with seniors, who are considered the most reliable voters.
Councillor Dipika Damerla has 20% of the vote putting him in second place and Alvin Tedjo at 17%.
“Damerla does best among seniors while Tedjo does best with the 18-34 cohort,” the pollster noted.
Valentin added: “The race in Mississauga has had plenty of developments and name recognition is almost certainly playing a large factor.”
The survey was done April 29 and 30 using interactive voice response technology, and the poll surveyed 907 Mississauga residents. The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 3.25%, 19 times out of 20.
The mayoral byelection, being held after Bonnie Crombie quit to take the leadership of the provincial Liberal Party, will be held on June 10. The winner will serve for the remainder of the 2022-26 city council term.
AMONG ALL VOTERS
28% – Carolyn Parrish (+10 from March 21-22 poll)
15% – Dipika Damerla (No Change)
13% – Alvin Tedjo (No Change)
8% – Stephen Dasko (+3)
5% – Brian Crombie (New Candidate)
4% – George Tavares (No Change)
2% – David Shaw (No Change)
25% Undecided (-12)
DECIDED VOTERS ONLY
37% – Carolyn Parrish (+8)
20% – Dipika Damerla (-4)
17% – Alvin Tedjo (-4)
11% – Stephen Dasko (+3)
7% – Brian Crombie (New Candidate)
5% – George Tavares (-1)
3% – David Shaw (No Change)
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'Name recognition is almost certainly playing a large factor'
Author of the article:Kevin Connor
Published May 06, 2024 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute read
Mississauga mayoral candidate Carolyn Parrish has extended her lead in the race.
A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada finds Parrish is now at 28% among all voters, up from 18% in March.
“Just on candidate filings and withdrawals alone a lot has taken place in the Mississauga byelection,” said David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies, in a release on Monday.
“Brian Crombie, ex-husband of former mayor and current Ontario Party Leader Bonnie Crombie, has filed. Peter McCallion, son of the longest-serving mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, has dropped out and endorsed the front runner, Carolyn Parrish.
“In the midst of all these comings and goings, Brian Crombie has debuted with 7% support among all voters, and Councillor Stephen Dasko has gained 3% and is now at 11%.
“However, the real story is former councillor (and former MP) Carolyn Parrish has grown her support by 8 points and now enjoys a 17-point lead,” Valentin said.
Support for Parrish is strongest with seniors, who are considered the most reliable voters.
Councillor Dipika Damerla has 20% of the vote putting him in second place and Alvin Tedjo at 17%.
“Damerla does best among seniors while Tedjo does best with the 18-34 cohort,” the pollster noted.
Valentin added: “The race in Mississauga has had plenty of developments and name recognition is almost certainly playing a large factor.”
The survey was done April 29 and 30 using interactive voice response technology, and the poll surveyed 907 Mississauga residents. The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 3.25%, 19 times out of 20.
The mayoral byelection, being held after Bonnie Crombie quit to take the leadership of the provincial Liberal Party, will be held on June 10. The winner will serve for the remainder of the 2022-26 city council term.
AMONG ALL VOTERS
28% – Carolyn Parrish (+10 from March 21-22 poll)
15% – Dipika Damerla (No Change)
13% – Alvin Tedjo (No Change)
8% – Stephen Dasko (+3)
5% – Brian Crombie (New Candidate)
4% – George Tavares (No Change)
2% – David Shaw (No Change)
25% Undecided (-12)
DECIDED VOTERS ONLY
37% – Carolyn Parrish (+8)
20% – Dipika Damerla (-4)
17% – Alvin Tedjo (-4)
11% – Stephen Dasko (+3)
7% – Brian Crombie (New Candidate)
5% – George Tavares (-1)
3% – David Shaw (No Change)
Carolyn Parrish surges ahead in race for Mississauga mayor: Poll
A new Liaison Strategies poll says Parrish is now at 28% among all voters, up from 18% in March.
