Ward 19 gets a little D-list celebrity left vs right slug-fest

The battle to replace Joe Pantalone's now-vacant seat for Ward 19 has become a local semi-celebrity smackdown.


On the left we have son of the redeemer of the porn-stache and federal NDP leader Jack Layton: Mike Layton

Mike Layton: photo: Ossington Village

On the right we have local CTV reporter and survivor Karlene Nation.   She decided to sign up on the last day and will be taking a 2 month leave of absence in order to campaign.

Karlene Nation - photo: UofT - Mississauga

Sure, there are 6 other candidates (including a former sportscaster, Sean McCormick).  But who cares!  They don't stand a chance against the name recognition of Trintiy-Spadina Ward 19's two D-listers duking it out good vs evil, left vs right style.

Final nominating day fast approaching.

Some races are beginning to look crowded (Wards 7, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, 26, 27, 32, 35, 36, 42) but nominations will only end on Friday.

Will these hot races split the vote between the new faces, leaving the incumbent with just enough votes to get elected?  Or will strong challengers emerge to make these two-way or three-way races?