Incumbent Drew Dilkens leads the Windsor, Ontario mayoral race with trader consensus at 68 percent, driven by his 12-year record of delivering zero property tax increases in 2026, major road rehabilitation programs, and efforts to secure provincial funding for infrastructure like the E.C. Row Expressway. Fred Francis, the primary challenger at 23 percent, has positioned his campaign around affordability measures, ending strong mayor powers, and building more affordable housing, drawing on his three terms as Ward 1 councillor. The October 26 municipal election features 11 candidates total, though the remaining contenders hold minimal visibility and sub-1 percent odds. Recent platform announcements from both frontrunners have reinforced their distinct records without major shifts in positioning.