Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launching re-election bid

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will run again in October’s municipal elections, kicking off an intriguing battle with Coun. Brad Bradford to head up council for the next four years. The incumbent is expected to officially announce the move on Monday morning, after her campaign confirmed a 10 a.m. event. The announcement comes weeks after nominations opened, with Chow waiting to enter the race. For months, Chow has pushed away questions about the re-election bid, insisting she was focused on running the city. Her team has also looked to avoid election distractions and battles before the FIFA World C…