Frank Scarpitti maintains a commanding position in the Markham mayoral market as the long-serving incumbent seeking another term in the October 26, 2026 election. Nominations closed in late August with only two challengers confirmed, Stephen Edgell and Martin Ross, narrowing the contest in this municipal race. Scarpitti’s repeated re-elections since 2006, including a 64 percent share in 2022, combined with recent public visibility such as serving as grand marshal at a local motorsport event and endorsing provincial measures on housing and small-business taxes, underpin trader consensus reflected in current pricing. Ross, who drew attention through a backyard rink dispute with the city, holds limited implied support. Late developments like unexpected candidate withdrawals or major local controversies could still alter outcomes before advance and election-day voting conclude.