Craig Hodge maintains a commanding lead in the Coquitlam mayoral race ahead of the October 17 general voting day, driven by his four terms on city council since 2011, early campaign launch, and public endorsement from retiring Mayor Richard Stewart after Stewart’s 18-year tenure. Traders appear to view Hodge’s platform emphasizing continuity on growth management, housing affordability, infrastructure, and public safety measures such as increased RCMP patrols as aligning with voter priorities in the fast-growing city. The three-candidate field, completed after September nominations closed, pits him against two-term Councillor Trish Mandewo and newcomer Madhavee Inamdar, limiting opportunities for vote splitting. With advance polls underway and only days remaining, limited late developments or turnout surprises represent the main variables that could still affect the outcome.