Scott Hamilton holds the strongest position in the Cambridge, Ontario mayoral race ahead of the October 26 vote, reflecting his early May announcement as the first candidate, prior city council experience since 2020, and consistent lead in local polling. Incumbent Jan Liggett, seeking a second term after winning in 2022, trails amid voter focus on housing affordability, property taxes, infrastructure, and homelessness. The field narrowed after nominations closed in late August, with withdrawals by Brian Kennedy and Shahzada Khan, leaving challengers Ryan Bolender, Tony Chaves, Ihtsham Haq, and Ken Roche at lower levels of support. Recent candidate forums have highlighted differences on transit, growth management, and regional funding, reinforcing trader consensus around Hamilton’s frontrunner status while leaving room for late shifts in turnout or issue salience.