MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Former federal member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish has been elected mayor of Mississauga, Ont. from a field a 16 candidates.

Parrish, who is also a former city councillor in Mississauga, had a comfortable lead with 43,494 votes with over 100 per cent of polls reporting Monday night.

Her next-closest challenger, city councillor Alvin Tedjo, trailed with 35,005, followed well back by fellow councillor and former Ontario MPP Dipika Damerla at 27,119.

The race was a byelection, triggered after former mayor Bonnie Crombie stepped down in January to lead the Ontario Liberals{ai:summary}<p>Former federal MP Carolyn Parrish takes the mayor's seat in Mississauga, beating out 15 rivals. Parrish secures a win with over 43,000 votes, leaving her opponents in the dust. #politics</p>

Former Liberal MP Carolyn Parrish elected new mayor of Mississauga

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