Soraya Martinez Ferrada has been projected as Montreal’s next mayor, marking her as the city’s first racialized mayor. A Chilean political refugee who arrived in Montreal at age eight, she is also the second woman to hold the office, following Valérie Plante. Martinez Ferrada, a former MP, emphasized her commitment to serve the city that welcomed her, campaigning on issues like housing accessibility and homelessness. Voter turnout for the election was estimated at 27 percent as polls closed.
