Craig Hodge leads trader consensus in the Coquitlam mayoral race at 75.5% implied probability, reflecting his four terms on council since 2011, early campaign launch in October 2025, and endorsement from retiring Mayor Richard Stewart. The October 17, 2026, election features a three-candidate field after nominations closed September 11. Two-term Councillor Trish Mandewo entered on September 1 with UBCM and FCM leadership experience, trading at 23.5%, while Madhavee Inamdar, who shifted from a councillor bid in August, sits at 2.5%. Key factors include Hodge’s emphasis on continuity in growth management and regional partnerships versus Mandewo’s focus on infrastructure and intergovernmental relations, with advance voting beginning October 5.