The 2026 Brampton municipal elections are on Oct. 26 and there are 12 candidates running for mayor.
Candidates that did not respond to Brampton Guardian requests for information by this article’s publication deadline are listed with the information provided on the city’s confirmed candidates website, which can be viewed here.
This article will be updated if candidates respond with information after publication.
Jagruti Bhatt
Did not respond to request for information.
Patrick Brown (incumbent)
Incumbent Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is seeking a third term in the upcoming Oct. 26 municipal elections.
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Occupation: Mayor of Brampton
How long have you lived in Brampton?
I have lived in the same house in our beautiful downtown for the past eight years.
What is your previous political experience?
I was first elected Mayor of Brampton in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Previously, I served two terms as a Barrie city councillor, beginning in 2000, and was elected member of Parliament for Barrie in 2006, with re-election in 2008 and 2011. In 2015, I became leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party and was elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe North, serving as Leader of the Official Opposition.
If elected, what are your priorities?
My priority is to keep building Brampton’s future by delivering the historic investments we have worked hard to secure, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and affordability for residents.
Healthcare remains a central focus: advancing Brampton’s second hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, and the proposed Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre so families can access more care close to home.
I will continue working to deliver the Hazel McCallion LRT extension into downtown Brampton, expand transit capacity and improve connections across our growing city.
Public safety means ensuring Peel Regional Police has the officers, facilities and tools needed to protect residents, including the new 23 Division and modernized police infrastructure.
I will also prioritize the Embleton and Howden recreation centre projects, new community spaces and the Brampton—Orangeville Rail Trail, giving residents more opportunities to stay active and connect.
Riverwalk will help protect our downtown from flooding and unlock opportunities for housing, jobs and revitalization.
These projects represent years of advocacy. My focus over the next four years will be turning that momentum into lasting improvements for Brampton families and continuing to fight for our fair share from Queen’s Park and Ottawa.
Gurdeep Sungh Dhothar
Did not respond to request for information or provide any website or contact information on this city’s confirmed candidate page.
Vidya Sagar Gautem
Did not respond to request for information.
Prabh Gill
Prabh Gill is running for Brampton mayor in the upcoming Ocrt. 26 municipal elections.
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Occupation: Arbitrator, ADR Expert, family law mediator, and human rights advocate.
How long have you lived in Brampton?
I have lived in Brampton since 2023.
What is your previous political experience?
I have not held elected office. I come to this race as a problem solver, not a career politician. As an arbitrator and family law mediator, I am trained to hear competing sides, weigh evidence and reach fair decisions. I have advocated on human rights, civil liberties, anti-racism and equality, including international work with United Nations-affiliated organizations. I have also worked with police services and community organizations on outreach and public safety, and my education includes community policing and law enforcement.
If elected, what are your priorities?
Brampton First means a city hall that listens, takes ownership and delivers results residents can measure.
Responsible taxes. City staff told council in January that roughly $1.5 billion collected for approved projects remains unspent. I will review spending line by line, eliminate waste and grow the commercial and industrial tax base, so homeowners carry less of the load.
Jobs and business. I will support small businesses, attract investment and bring good jobs home, so fewer residents have to leave Brampton to earn a living.
Safer neighbourhoods. Peel’s police budget has grown more than 80 per cent since 2021, yet a smaller share of violent crimes is being solved. I will work with police, community organizations and other governments, and insist on measurable results.
Getting Brampton moving. I will push for better roads, Highway 410 solutions, reliable transit and the second hospital, so infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
A city hall that works. One problem, one owner. Residents will know who is responsible for their concern, what is being done and when to expect results. Within 100 days, I will report progress publicly.
Listen. Solve. Lead. Deliver.
Wesley Jackson
Wesley Jackson is running for mayor in the upcoming Oct. 26 Brampton mayoral election.
Bryon Johnson/Metroland file photo
How long have you lived in Brampton?
Lived in Brampton since 1982.
What is your previous political experience?
I ran for Mayor of Brampton in 2018. I have also delegated at city council and advocated generally for responsible spending, transparent decisions and better services.
If elected, what are your priorities?
My priority is a city hall that respects your tax dollars and gets things done. I will focus on reliable city services, safer neighbourhoods and roads, and infrastructure that keeps pace with growth. That means tackling service backlogs, improving transit and planning for the housing, jobs and health care facilities Brampton needs.
I will review major spending decisions carefully, make contracts and project costs easier to see and monitor, and push to finish projects before announcing new ones. I also want to strengthen our local economy so more people can find opportunity close to home.
Brampton needs practical plans, honest reporting and results residents can see. My promise is to listen, make evidence-based decisions and build a city that works for the residents.
Namja Khurram
Did not respond to request for information.
Nathaniel Peart
Nathaniel Peart is running for Brampton mayor in the upcoming Oct. 26 municipal elections.
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Occupation: Child and youth worker/Coach.
How long have you lived in Brampton?
Born and raised in Brampton.
What is your previous political experience?
This is my first time running for public office.
If elected, what are your priorities?
If elected, my priorities are affordability, public safety, responsible spending and making sure Brampton residents see real value for their tax dollars. I will fight unnecessary property tax increases while reviewing city spending and improving transparency and accountability at city hall.
Public safety is also a priority. I want stronger co-ordination with Peel Regional Police and community services, while expanding youth supports and access to mental health resources.
I want to attract major employers to Brampton so more residents have the opportunity to work closer to home instead of spending hours commuting outside the city. At the same time, we need to support our local and family owned businesses.
I will also focus on the everyday services residents depend on: cleaner streets, better snow removal that does not leave driveways unnecessarily blocked and infrastructure that keeps pace with Brampton’s growth.
Finally, I want stronger investment in our youth, sports and the arts, giving Brampton residents more opportunities to succeed right here at home.
Prabhjot Kaur Sidhu
Did not respond to request for information or provide any website or contact information on this city’s confirmed candidate page.
Sandeep Somal
Sandeep Somal is running for Brampton mayor in the upcoming Oct. 26 municipal elections.
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Occupation: HR and Administrative Coordinator; Founder and Executive Director, Project Skate Hockey Club.
How long have you lived in Brampton?
I was born and raised in Brampton and have lived here for most of my life. I previously lived in Wards 1 and 5 before moving to Wards 9 and 10, where I currently reside.
What is your previous political experience?
I am a first-time political candidate and have not previously held elected office. My experience comes from working across health care, social services, technology, small business and the non-profit sector. I also founded Project Skate Hockey Club, a volunteer-run Brampton non-profit providing free Learn to Play hockey programming to low-income and racialized youth.
If elected, what are your priorities?
My priority is making Brampton more affordable while improving the services residents rely on. I will not increase the city portion of property taxes or cut public programs and services. Instead, I will establish an independent Auditor General to identify waste, review contracts and ensure taxpayers receive value for their money.
I will address infrastructure pressures by improving transit, supporting responsible density near existing infrastructure and ensuring growth contributes to the services it requires.
Public safety should focus on prevention and targeted enforcement. I support 24/7 mental-health crisis response, stronger and more accountable bylaw enforcement, and upstream investments that address the causes of crime and homelessness.
I will protect recreation affordability, expand access to community spaces through partnerships with schools and design parks for residents of all ages and abilities.
Housing policy will focus on missing middle housing, additional residential units and responsible development while protecting green space.
Finally, I want Brampton to take a more active role in addressing our health care shortage by advocating for greater hospital capacity, expanding access to primary and aftercare services and working with TMU’s School of Medicine and health care partners to create opportunities for health care professionals to train, establish their careers and remain in Brampton.
Paul Tarriwal
Did not respond to request for information.
Gaurav Walia
Gaurav Walia is running for Brampton mayor in the upcoming Oct. 26 municipal elections.
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Occupation: Computer engineer
How long have you lived in Brampton?
I have lived in Brampton for close to two decades.
If elected, what are your priorities?
1. Reduce property taxes by up to 30 per cent.
2. Assign dedicated school police safety officers during school hours and recruit more police officers.
3. Eliminate both “Minor-variance fees and Rental Licensing fees.”
4. Prioritize educating residents and working with them rather than issuing heavy fines.
5. Provide free Brampton Transit for Brampton homeowners to help reduce traffic on local roads.
6. Provide an annual grocery and cost-of-living benefit of up to $500 for Brampton homeowners.
7. Complete Brampton’s second hospital and deliver a full 24/7 emergency department.