Ward 4 City Councillor Tammy Hwang was defeated after one term on Council. Hwang won in 2022 against 10 other candidates in the then-open seat. In a first-past-the-post election, Hwang’s 23.0 per cent of the total vote was enough to win in the crowded field.
In 2026, facing five other opponents in what became effectively a head-to-head contest with former Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr, Hwang was defeated 3,468 votes to 2,868.
Hwang did increase her total votes by 767 from 2022, when she had 2,101 votes.
Opposition to AI, encampments, and tax increases were the three most visible issues that cost Hwang votes. The fifth place and sixth place council candidates both focused their campaigns on opposition to AI and secured 641 votes between them.
Ultimately, for Hwang, being an incumbent was a significant disadvantage.
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Published: November 9, 2026
Last updated: November 9, 2026
Author: Joey Coleman
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