The following candidates for City Council in the 2025 Scarborough—Rouge Park by-election took the RaBIT pledge to support ranked ballots:

Walter Alvarez-Bardales

"Ranked ballots let voters express their true preferences without “wasting” their vote, leading to winners with broad majority support. They encourage more civil campaigns, as candidates seek second-choice votes, and open the door for fresh voices without fear of vote-splitting. Giving municipalities the option respects local democracy, empowering communities to choose the system that best fits them. It’s not a mandate—it’s freedom for cities to innovate, improve representation, and strengthen public trust in elections."

Anita Anandarajan

"Yes, I will support Ranked Ballots. I believe in strengthening our democracy through a fairer voting system. Ranked Ballots promote a politics of integrity and support civil rights."

Darrell Brown

"Ranked ballots produce a more representative voting result than first past the post. We should be bringing people together. A ranked ballot system more accurately reflects voter sentiment and produces a more equitable result."

Zia Choudhary

"I proudly pledge my support for ranked ballots in City of Toronto elections because they give residents a stronger and fairer voice. Ranked ballots ensure majority support, reduce vote-splitting, and encourage more positive, issue-focused campaigns. We already use this system when political parties select their leaders and when provincial and federal candidates are chosen in local nominations, so Torontonians are already familiar with it. A ranked ballot system strengthens democracy by ensuring winners truly reflect the will of the community. I believe this is the right step toward more inclusive, accountable, and representative local government for all."

Ashan Fernando

"I support giving municipalities the option of ranked ballots because it makes elections more fair and representative. Ranked ballots let voters rank candidates by preference, reduce vote-splitting, and encourage positive, issue-based campaigns. They ensure winners have broader community support and give residents a stronger voice. Municipalities should have the flexibility to choose this system, empowering local democracy and fostering more inclusive, collaborative leadership."

Jamil Kerr

"Ranked ballot system has many benefits to candidates and voters. This system provides voters to be able to fully express their preferences by allowing them to have a backup plan in case their first choice doesn't get enough votes. The system also provides our elections with meaningful votes. Voters do not have to throw away or split their vote to see a particular outcome. For candidates, the system can reduce negative tactics among those who are running as not only would you need to be first choice, but also second and third choice for other voters who like other candidates."

Reza Khoshdel

"I support giving municipalities the option to use ranked ballots because local democracy should reflect local choice and residents must feel their voices are heard. Ranked voting allows voters to rank candidates by preference, producing results that reflect the majority’s choice and giving residents more meaningful influence. It encourages inclusive campaigns, fosters participation, and makes it easier for new voices to step forward. Municipalities should have the flexibility to adopt the system that best serves their communities. Toronto residents deserve elections where all votes count equally and outcomes truly reflect the collective will."

Donna LaRush

"I support the idea of having ranked ballots."

The following candidates for City Council in the 2025 Scarborough—Rouge Park by-election have not yet taken the RaBIT pledge to support ranked ballots:

Shawn Allen

Kevin Cheatley

Huy Lieu

Brian Matthews

Jose Moreno Garcia

Zakir Patel

Dianna Robinson

Gregory Rodriguez

Neethan Shan

Shemar Shirley

Shean Sinnarajah

Anu Sriskandarajah