Stew Young wins Langford mayor's race, regaining the mayor's chair in 2026 election
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What's being reported
Stew Young won the 2026 Langford mayoral election and regained the mayor's chair. Young received 9,801 votes, or 64.4 per cent.
How coverage differs
- Victoria BuzzLeads with the description of Langford voters ousting the mayor and council, framing the result as a comeback.
- Times ColonistReports that five of Young's preferred councillors, all newcomers, were also elected.
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Black Press · 1 version · 4 outlets
- Stew Young wins re-election in Langford
Incumbents don't fare well in race for Langford council
Independent · 3 versions · 2 outlets
- Stew Young elected Langford mayor once again, beating Scott Goodmanson
Stew Young, former longtime mayor of Langford, has been elected once again.
- Stew Young makes stunning comeback as Langford voters oust mayor and council
Young received 9,801 votes (64.4%).
- Stew and improved? Langford returns to familiar leadership after resounding election win
With two weeks to go before he's sworn in again as Langford mayor, Stew Young's week is off to a good start.
Glacier · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Langford election results 2026: Young romps to victory, regains mayor's chair
Five of Stew Young’s preferred councillors — all of them newcomers — were also elected.
Broadcast · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Langford election: Stew Young promises tax stability, recreation upgrades and infrastructure improvements
Langford voters have chosen a familiar face to lead the city for the next four years, electing longtime former mayor Stew Young in a decisive victory over incumbent Scott Goodmanson.
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