Craig Hodge holds a leading position in the Coquitlam mayoral race ahead of the October 17, 2026, general local election, backed by outgoing Mayor Richard Stewart’s endorsement and support from much of the current council after Stewart’s October 2025 announcement that he would not seek another term. Hodge, a longtime councillor, launched his campaign in late 2025 emphasizing continuity on housing, infrastructure, and community amenities. Nomination filings closed September 11, 2026, confirming multiple candidates including Madhavee Inamdar and others with lower visibility. Trader pricing reflects Hodge’s early organizational advantages and institutional continuity in this first-past-the-post municipal contest, while the spread across remaining options captures uncertainty over final ballot dynamics and voter turnout in the weeks before election day.