Gap Between Keesmaat and Tory Narrows…slightly

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Gap Between Keesmaat and Tory Narrows…slightly

Toronto, August 28th 2018 – In a random sampling of public opinion taken by The Forum Poll™ among 1242 Toronto voters, amongst those decided and leaning, two-thirds (65%) say they would support John Tory if an election were held today, down five points from last month (July 27: 70%).

 

A third (35%) say they would support Keesmaat, up five points since July (July 27: 30%).

 

Respondents most likely to say they support John Tory include those aged 55-64 (75%), and living in North York (74%) or Etobicoke (71%).

 

Respondents most likely to say they support Keesmaat include those 35-44 (45%), living in East York (43%) or Scarborough (45%).

 

Tory’s approval steady

 

More than half (58%) say they approve of John Tory’s performance as mayor, with one-quarter (24%) saying they disapprove.

 

One-fifth (18%) say they do not know.

 

Tory’s approval is unchanged since July, with his disapproval dropping 2 points (July 27: 26%).

 

 

 

“Keesmaat has narrowed the gap on Tory, but his lead is so substantial she needs more gains, and quickly, to have any hope at the mayor’s chair,” said Dr. Lorne Bozinoff, President of Forum Research. “But with his approval still higher than half that promises to be a difficult challenge for her.”

 

Lorne Bozinoff, Ph.D. is the president and founder of Forum Research. He can be reached at lbozinoff@forumresearch.com or at (416) 960-9603.