After it was all said and done, Jeromy Farkas narrowly edged out Sonya Sharp by less than 600 votes in unofficial results, meaning a recount is possible.
“While we don’t know the results, I look forward to the next couple of hours and the next couple of days with you all,” said Farkas on Monday night.
Incumbent mayor Jyoti Gondek will not return for a second term.
“I’m profoundly grateful for the privilege of having served this incredible city, the best city in the world,” said Gondek. “Although this night marks the end of my campaign, it does not end my work in this city.”
Calgary Journal reporters were at all three campaign parties. Here are the best images they captured from election night.
Jeromy Farkas speaks with a supporter after counting stopped on Monday night. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB Credit: XANDER HOLCOMB 
The incumbent and first female mayor of Calgary, Jyoti Gondek offered a concession speech at the Palimino on Oct. 20 as the polls indicate her loss. PHOTO: BELLA COCO 
Mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp finished second in the race, coming just 600 votes behind Jeromy Farkas. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB Credit: XANDER HOLCOMB 
Jeromy Farkas addresses supporters at his campaign party after a winner could not be declared on Monday night. PHOTO: DARLENE AQUINO 
Jyoti Gondek held her campaign party at the Palomino Smokehouse in downtown Calgary. The incumbent mayor would not be reelected for a second term. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB 
Sonya Sharp speaks with her campaign staff at her party HQ on election night. PHOTO: RILEY FONGER 
Jeromy Farkas’ supporters watched the Toronto Blue Jays punched their ticket to the World Series on election night. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB Credit: XANDER HOLCOMB 
Many supporters of Jyoti Gondek wore pink to her campaign party. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB Credit: XANDER HOLCOMB 
Jeromy Farkas is leading the polls when counting stopped late Monday night. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB 
Jyoti Gondek supporters react to a recent polling update at her party at the Palomino Smokehouse. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB Credit: XANDER HOLCOMB 
Supporters gather at Jeromy Farkas’ election party at Festival Hall. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB Credit: XANDER HOLCOMB
–With files from Bella Coco, Riley Stang, and Darlene Acquino
