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Richmond Mayoral Election

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Richmond Mayoral Election

Henry Yao 41%

Sheldon Starrett 41%

Dickens Cheung 40%

Kash Heed 33%

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Henry Yao 41%

Sheldon Starrett 41%

Dickens Cheung 40%

Kash Heed 33%

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icon for Henry Yao

Henry Yao

$0 Vol.

41%

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Sheldon Starrett

$0 Vol.

41%

icon for Dickens Cheung

Dickens Cheung

$0 Vol.

40%

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Kash Heed

$0 Vol.

33%

icon for Rob Howard

Rob Howard

$0 Vol.

33%

icon for Mei Kang

Mei Kang

$44 Vol.

31%

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Alexa Loo

$0 Vol.

30%

The 2026 Richmond, BC mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Richmond as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Richmond.The open mayoral seat after Malcolm Brodie’s retirement has drawn a crowded field of candidates, including sitting councillors Alexa Loo and Kash Heed, former MLAs Henry Yao and Rob Howard, plus Sheldon Starrett, Dickens Cheung, Mei Kang and others. With nominations opening September 1 and the October 17 vote still months away, traders see fragmented support across slates such as Richmond Strong and Richmond Forward, alongside debates over supportive housing projects, dike infrastructure and community services. This broad competition and lack of dominant frontrunner sustain closely matched implied probabilities near the top of the field, though shifts in endorsements, turnout patterns among key voting blocs or late campaign developments could consolidate backing for one contender.

The 2026 Richmond, BC mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Richmond as a result of this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Richmond.
Volume
$44
End Date
Oct 17, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 10, 2026, 3:33 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Richmond, BC mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Richmond as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Richmond.
The 2026 Richmond, BC mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Richmond as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Richmond.The open mayoral seat after Malcolm Brodie’s retirement has drawn a crowded field of candidates, including sitting councillors Alexa Loo and Kash Heed, former MLAs Henry Yao and Rob Howard, plus Sheldon Starrett, Dickens Cheung, Mei Kang and others. With nominations opening September 1 and the October 17 vote still months away, traders see fragmented support across slates such as Richmond Strong and Richmond Forward, alongside debates over supportive housing projects, dike infrastructure and community services. This broad competition and lack of dominant frontrunner sustain closely matched implied probabilities near the top of the field, though shifts in endorsements, turnout patterns among key voting blocs or late campaign developments could consolidate backing for one contender.

The 2026 Richmond, BC mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Richmond as a result of this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Richmond.
Volume
$44
End Date
Oct 17, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 10, 2026, 3:33 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Richmond, BC mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Richmond as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Richmond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Richmond Mayoral Election" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Henry Yao" at 41%, followed by "Sheldon Starrett" at 41%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 41¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 41% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Richmond Mayoral Election" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 10, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Richmond Mayoral Election," browse the 7 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Richmond Mayoral Election" is "Henry Yao" at 41%, meaning the market assigns a 41% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Sheldon Starrett" at 41%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Richmond Mayoral Election" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.