**Sue Hickey leads the Glenorchy mayoral market as the incumbent, citing her role in eliminating the council's debt after years of deficits, completing projects like the War Memorial Pool, and advancing infrastructure and community initiatives since winning the 2024 by-election.** The six-candidate field includes deputy mayor Russell Yaxley, who previously lost to Hickey in that by-election, along with Jenny Branch-Allen, Matt Haubrick, Peter Ridler, and Nathan Volf. A mid-October code-of-conduct report detailing Ridler's prior suspension for misconduct toward staff has drawn attention but has not shifted the market substantially. Voting occurs via compulsory postal ballot with returns due by 2 p.m. on 27 October 2026; counting begins the following day. Trader pricing reflects Hickey's established profile and record against the limited visibility of challengers in this local government contest.