Scott Hamilton holds the leading position in the Cambridge, Ontario mayoral race ahead of the October 26 municipal election, reflecting traders' assessment of his established council record as Ward 7 representative and early campaign focus on housing, transit, and community priorities. The field narrowed after Brian Kennedy and Shahzada Khan withdrew in August for personal reasons, leaving six certified candidates including incumbent Jan Liggett. Recent town halls and forums in late September have highlighted differences on growth management, core services, and taxes, yet the absence of public polling keeps outcomes uncertain. Lower probabilities for Ryan Bolender, Tony Chaves, Ihtsham Haq, Ken Roche, and others align with their later entries and more limited visibility in voter outreach.