Olivia Chow rides message of hope — and Toronto's desire for change — to mayoral byelection win
CBC
Olivia Chow walked through throngs of supporters before hopping on stage to give her victory speech on Tuesday night.
The mayor-elect seemed barely able to contain her joy — and relief.
"Wow, what a night," Chow said, laughing and holding her hand to her chest, as the crowd at her election party at The Great Hall on Queen St. West launched into celebrations that would go on well into the night.
"If you ever doubted what's possible together," she said. "If you ever questioned your faith in a better future. And what we can do with each other, for each other, tonight is your answer."
In the end, Chow, 66, defeated 101 rivals to win. Former councillor Ana Bailão surged to second place, eventually losing by 30,000 votes
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