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Doug McCallum projected to reclaim Surrey mayor’s office after Brenda Locke concession

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Judd, A. (2026, October 18). Doug McCallum projected to reclaim Surrey mayor’s office after Brenda Locke concession. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12106072/doug-mccallum-projected-surrey-next-mayor/

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Doug McCallum is projected to reclaim the position of mayor of Surrey, after incumbent mayor Brenda Locke conceded before polls closed on October 18, 2026. In her concession speech, Locke acknowledged McCallum's victory and wished him success in his role. McCallum had previously served as Surrey’s mayor for 13 years until he lost to Locke in the 2022 election. He ran this time under the campaign slogan 'Doug Gets it Done,' suggesting a focus on accomplishments and efficiency, which appears to have resonated with voters.

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Surrey the City of Surrey

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Surrey GPE · 5× Locke PERSON · 2× McCallum PERSON · 2× Brenda Locke PERSON · 1× Doug PERSON · 1× Doug McCallum PERSON · 1× the City of Surrey GPE · 1×

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We did make progress in Surrey, great progress, on housing, on infrastructure, on public safety, and the facilities that are growing in our city today.

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🔮 Doug McCallum is projected to be the next mayor of Surrey again.

2026-10-18 · Global News

Doug McCallum projected to reclaim Surrey mayor’s office after Brenda Locke concession · assertive framing

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Doug McCallum is projected to be the next mayor of Surrey again. asserted

McCallum → project → Surrey

Incumbent mayor Brenda Locke conceded to McCallum in a speech before the polls had closed. “The voters have truly spoken,” she said. asserted

she → concede → speech

“I want to wish them every success as they take on the responsibility of leading our most incredible city of Surrey. asserted

they → want → Surrey

Surrey deserves our full support; there is no doubt.” asserted

Surrey → deserve → support

Get breaking National news Locke thanked her team for how much they cared. asserted

they → get → team

“Four years ago, the people of Surrey gave me an honor of serving as mayor,” she said. asserted

she → give → mayor

We did make progress in Surrey, great progress, on housing, on infrastructure, on public safety, and the facilities that are growing in our city today. asserted

that → make → city

To every resident who put their faith in me, I am so deeply grateful.” asserted

I → put → me

McCallum led the City of Surrey as mayor for 13 years and lost to Locke in 2022. asserted

McCallum → lead → 2022

He ran this election again under the banner ‘Doug Gets it Done,’ and it appears he has done that again. asserted

he → run → that