Elizabeth Roy, the incumbent mayor of Whitby since 2022, holds the strongest position among the three certified mayoral candidates ahead of the October 26 municipal election. Her market lead reflects her prior electoral success, ongoing public statements on affordability and housing initiatives, and participation in the September 24 candidates' debate alongside challengers Chris Leahy and Harshini Rajmohan. Leahy, a regional councillor, has emphasized property tax restraint as a key contrast, while Rajmohan has focused on distinct approaches to growth and governance. With voter notification cards distributed and the election date approaching, trader consensus aligns with Roy's incumbency advantages and limited recent shifts in the three-way race.