Marilyn Crawford holds a commanding position in the Ajax, Ontario mayoral race, with nominations finalized in August ahead of the October 26 vote. As a long-serving regional councillor and two-time deputy mayor, she brings extensive municipal and regional governance experience, including prior school board service and strong re-election results. This background has consolidated trader support around her candidacy following incumbent Shaun Collier’s decision not to seek another term. Ashmeed Khan, a former town councillor, trails as the clearest alternative with his own record of local service. The remaining declared candidates—Richard Hinds, Carion Fenn, and Vian Persad—register lower market shares amid a field lacking additional high-profile entrants. No late shifts in the candidate list or major campaign developments have altered this positioning in recent weeks.