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

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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.

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