Craig Hodge leads the Coquitlam mayoral market as the endorsed successor to outgoing Mayor Richard Stewart, who announced in October 2025 that he would not seek a fourth term after 18 years and backed the longtime city councillor. Hodge, first elected to council in 2011 and a consistent top vote-getter, launched his campaign emphasizing continuity on housing affordability, infrastructure, community amenities, and fiscal management. Nominations closed September 11, 2026, ahead of the October 17 general vote under first-past-the-post rules, with the campaign period now underway. Trish Mandewo holds secondary positioning while Madhavee Inamdar and other declared or potential candidates trail, reflecting limited name recognition or organized support in the current field. Trader consensus prices these probabilities based on the strength of Hodge’s institutional backing and the absence of major late challengers.