Craig Hodge maintains a commanding lead in the Coquitlam mayoral race due to his four terms on city council since 2011, combined with the endorsement from retiring mayor Richard Stewart after nearly two decades in office. The October 17 election features a three-way contest against councillors Trish Mandewo and public sector strategist Madhavee Inamdar, with key issues including housing affordability, infrastructure growth, property taxes, public safety, and green space protection shaping voter priorities. Trader consensus reflected in the market prices aligns with Hodge’s established local profile and continuity messaging ahead of advance polls now underway, though late campaign developments or turnout patterns among key voting blocs could still influence the final outcome.