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The challenges facing Ken Sim’s re-election
We break down the issues shaping Ken Sim's election chances with just under a year to go until the next municipal election
Geoff Sharpe
November 05, 2025
We are just under one year out from the Vancouver municipal election and we’re starting to see the contours of what will be a fascinating race.
In what may become an ongoing series, we’ll be sharing analysis and insights on what you can expect in the coming months as we approach election day.
1. A challenging political environment
Ken Sim’s ABC Party faced a very different situation back in the last municipal election. Kennedy Stewart had become an increasingly unpopular mayor, and there was a fractured left, with both Stewart and TEAM for a Liveable Vancouver, Colleen Hardwick, running for mayor.