Doug McCallum Defeats Brenda Locke by a Wide Margin in Surrey Mayor Race

He defeated Brenda Locke by a wide margin in a competitive three-way contest; McCallum previously served as mayor from 2018 to 2022 and in 1998-99.
 

Vancouver, October 18, 2026: Doug McCallum has won the mayoral election in Surrey, Canada, following the counting of municipal election votes late on Saturday night. He defeated Brenda Locke by a wide margin in a closely contested three-way race, securing the mayor’s position for the third time.
 

McCallum previously served as Surrey’s mayor from 2018 to 2022. He had also held the position in 1998-99, making his latest victory his third time in the office.
 

McCallum Led Push for Surrey Police
 

McCallum has also been associated with efforts to establish a local police force in Surrey. Responding to demands from Surrey residents, he initiated the move to replace the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) with the Surrey Police Service.
 

The initiative faced several challenges, which McCallum had to address during the process. His latest election victory marks his return to the mayor’s office after previously serving the city in two separate periods.