The following candidates have taken the RaBIT pledge:

Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park

Siri Agrell has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"We need democratic reform to make sure people believe that their vote will have an impact. We need to throw everything we have and getting people to engage, vote, and see government as a force of good in their lives. Including term limits!"

Chemi Lhamo has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"A ranked ballot would ensure everyone's voice is truly heard. As a displaced Tibetan person democracy is something that my parents and myself have fought for generations to preserve and enhance. Currently the system disadvantages new fresh voices that are not part of the political establishment. A ranked ballot is just one of the ways I would work to enhance our democracy in Toronto."

Gord Perks has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I believe that a robust democracy must grow and change with the times. Ranked ballots are one of the innovations that would serve municipal governments well. I also believe we need a permanent voters list and should allow permanent residents of Canada to vote in municipal elections."

On 26 August 2010, Gord Perks voted against ranked ballots on MM52.33 - Adopt the Item.
On 11 June 2013, Gord Perks voted in favour of ranked ballots on GM22.15 - Wong-Tam - motion 4.
On 30 September 2015, Gord Perks voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX8.1 - Di Ciano - motion 6.
On 14 December 2016, Gord Perks voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX20.5 - Ainslie - motion 1b.
During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Gord Perks took the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.
On 1 November 2019, Gord Perks voted in favour of ranked ballots on GV5.1 - Motion 1h.
On 27 November 2019, Gord Perks voted in favour of ranked ballots on GV5.1 - Carroll - motion 2a, as amended.
On 30 September 2020, Gord Perks voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX16.8, Motion 1 to Amend Item.

Steve Yuen has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

Andrew Gorham has not yet taken the pledge

Christopher Jurik has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 9: Davenport

Alejandra Bravo has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Within a first-past-the-post system, ranked ballots are the most democratic way to ensure the majority of voices are heard and the elected person reflects the popular will."

Simon Fogel as taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"First-past-the-post excludes candidates outside of the political mainstream and by doing so excludes a diverse range of citizen voices. To rank candidates would encourage voters to more thoroughly research all their options and to make an informed choice at the polls. Ranked balloting is among the much-needed electoral initiatives to broaden the public conversation and achieve a more open and participatory dialogue. There is far too much inside-the-box thinking as a result of a structure where a vote is a binary thing – either yes or no – and it stifles the project of democracy."

Grant Gonzales has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

Shaker Jamal has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"As an independent progressive, I am running a campaign off the strength of the support of people in my ward and the community I am lucky to be surrounded by. I am also getting a first-hand look at the inner workings of our democratic process, and I know that people want to participate. Ranked ballots are a great way to get more people engaged in this process and to register choice in a more meaningful way. It allows voters to provide a fuller picture of their preferences and better reflects the majority."

Mosea Houghron has not yet taken the pledge

Steven Leca has not yet taken the pledge

Jacob Maydansky has not yet taken the pledge

Lazare Shorter has not yet taken the pledge

Allie Spencer has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York

April Engelberg has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I believe ranked ballots will remove some of the barriers for new, independent candidates."

Ausma Malik has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I support ranked ballots because we need a City Council that is truly representative of Torontonians and their priorities. False majorities are undemocratic and ensure the voice of the people is not heard. I plan to advocate for the city to once again be able to set its own electoral boundaries and implement voting reforms such as ranked ballots. Ensuring our elections are fair and truly reflective of our City is a priority for me."

Laura-Maria Nikolareizi has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"We have a civic engagement problem, not enough people are taking an interest in elections. That precedes ranked choice voting. if somebody tells them that they can have five bites of the apple, then most people will take five bites. Some people are used to only taking one bite and only take one bite, but I bet you the second time [ranked choice voting] goes around… they’re going to take five bites out of that apple (ranked choice voting). The people in Toronto are smart. Let's give them that choice if this is a voting option they want."

Igor Samardzic has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Candidates that are elected actually reflect the voices of more people. People are elected with actual majority, not merely the most votes. This persuades more people to run for elections and it is better for our democracy. "

Andrei Zodian has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I have a strong interest in direct democracy and vote reform and also worked at the polls in both Federal and Provincial elections. Urgent reform going much further than ranked ballots is needed and this is a good start (see also https://andrei.zodian.net/2018/10/vote-improvements_19.html )"

During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Andrei Zodian took the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.

Rocco Achampong has not yet taken the pledge

Robb Cooke has not yet taken the pledge

Kyle Enslen has not yet taken the pledge

Peter George has not yet taken the pledge

Karlene Nation has not yet taken the pledge

Arber Puci has not yet taken the pledge

Stephanie Soltermann has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 11: University-Rosedale

Axel Arvizu has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Ranked ballots are a step towards a greater democratic representation for all."

Robin Buxton Potts has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I have supported Ranked Ballots since the 2014 election, because I know they support fairer, more engaged elections that produce true majorities. Proud to support RaBIT."

Norm Di Pasquale has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Ranked Ballots better reflect the will of voters. Many voters have asked me why they can’t select more than one candidate to support. Toronto is ready for ranked ballots!"

Adam Golding has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Ranked Ballots mean more bits of information reach the government from the voter. This is called 'more listening'. Vote for a government that listens as much as it can, every way it can."

Dianne Saxe has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Ranked voting encourages candidates to take reasonable positions that can be supported by the majority of constituents, instead of rewarding divisive approaches that energize a tiny base."

Andrew Layman has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Ranked ballots are good for our democratic process. They help prevent constituents needing to vote extremes and instead, help provide voters with the ability to rank their top candidate from first to last."

Michael Borrelli has not yet taken the pledge

David Fielder has not yet taken the pledge

Peter Lovering has not yet taken the pledge

Alison Pang has not yet taken the pledge

Ann Rohmer has not yet taken the pledge

Heather Shon has not yet taken the pledge

Pierre Therrien has not yet taken the pledge

Diana Yoon has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's

Josh Matlow has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I am proud to have been a long time supporter of the Ranked Ballots Initiative. Providing Toronto voters with an opportunity to vote for whom they want will improve democracy by ending strategic voting and improving civility in politics."

On 11 June 2013, Josh Matlow voted in favour of ranked ballots on GM22.15 - Wong-Tam - motion 4.
On 30 September 2015, Josh Matlow voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX8.1 - Di Ciano - motion 6.
On 14 December 2016, Josh Matlow voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX20.5 - Ainslie - motion 1b.
During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Josh Matlow took the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.
On 27 November 2019, Josh Matlow voted in favour of ranked ballots on GV5.1 - Carroll - motion 2a, as amended.
On 30 September 2020, Josh Matlow voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX16.8, Motion 1 to Amend Item.

Bryan Ashworth has not yet taken the pledge

Antonio Corpuz has not yet taken the pledge

Bob Murphy has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 13: Toronto Centre

Miguel Avila has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"We must upgrade our electoral system to better reflect the choices of people make during the elections.. time for change !"

Dan Cortez Manalo has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"Everyone's vote is a voice. Hence, be heard."

Colin Johnson has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

Chris Moise has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I have been a long-time supporter of ranked ballots. They provide for fairer more equitable elections, encourage a greater diversity of candidates, and ensures the winning candidate receives a decisive mandate with more than 50 per cent of the vote."

Caroline Murphy as taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

"I have lived in countries that use this method and I believe it yields fairer and more representative democratic outcomes."

Nicki Ward has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate Pledge

During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Nicki Ward took the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.

Ryan Lester has not yet taken the pledge

During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Ryan Lester took the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.

Cleveland Marshall has not yet taken the pledge

Dev Ramsumair has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 14: Toronto-Danforth

Wali Abro has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate pledge

"Whenever citizens are faced with more than two options on the table, ranked ballots are an absolute necessity for there to be any semblance of democracy. No voter should have to "vote strategically." They should be able to vote with what they most align with. We have seen far too many failures of first-past-the-post. Most recently, Doug Ford won a whopping 67% of the seats in Ontario's June 2022 Election, despite winning just 40% of the popular. You cannot help but scream at the scale of this antithesis of democracy. My competitor, Paula Fletcher, voted AGAINST ranked ballots multiple times."

John De Marco has not yet taken the pledge

James Dyson has not yet taken the pledge

Paula Fletcher has not yet taken the pledge

On 26 August 2010, Paula Fletcher was absent from the vote on MM52.33 - Adopt the Item.
On 11 June 2013, Paula Fletcher was absent from the vote on GM22.15 - Wong-Tam - motion 4.
On 30 September 2015, Paula Fletcher voted against ranked ballots on EX8.1 - Di Ciano - motion 6.
On 14 December 2016, Paula Fletcher voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX20.5 - Ainslie - motion 1b.
During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Paula Fletcher did not take the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.
On 27 November 2019, Paula Fletcher voted in favour of ranked ballots on GV5.1 - Carroll - motion 2a, as amended.
On 30 September 2020, Paula Fletcher voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX16.8, Motion 1 to Amend Item.

Denise Walcott has not yet taken the pledge

Ward 19: Beaches-East York

Brad Bradford has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate pledge

"There are a lot of ways you can bring about democratic reforms and build governments that better reflect the people they serve. Ranked ballots represent one way to do that and, in a city as large and diverse as Toronto, this is something we should be pursuing."

During the 2018 Toronto Election Campaign, Brad Bradford took the RaBIT Candidate Pledge.
On 27 November 2019, Brad Bradford voted in favour of ranked ballots on GV5.1 - Carroll - motion 2a, as amended.
On 30 September 2020, Brad Bradford voted in favour of ranked ballots on EX16.8, Motion 1 to Amend Item.

Frank Marra has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate pledge

Adam Smith has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate pledge

"Dave Meslin taught me all I know about electoral systems. Proportional systems are ideal for partisan elections, ranked ballots for non-partisan. There's no other way to get closest to the will of the electorate."

Jennie Worden has taken the Ranked Ballot Candidate pledge

"The people of Ontario have, on numerous occasions, shown their support for a transition to ranked ballot voting. Every municipality needs to have the flexibility to create a local system that makes sense for them. It is both a gross overreach and hypocritical of the provincial government to elect party leaders using a ranked choice ballot but deny municipalities the very same. Our current voting system favours incumbency and throws up additional barriers that young people, especially racialized women, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and gender nonconforming people already face. Toronto is the fourth largest city in North America, we deserve to use all the tools at our disposal to ensure our elections are as fair and as representative as possible. Ranked ballot voting is one of those tools and I will work with my colleagues at Queen's Park to see that that right is restored to us and to all municipalities in Ontario."

Sébastien Auger has not yet taken the pledge

Donna Braniff has not yet taken the pledge

Steven Thompson has not yet taken the pledge

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