B.C. Conservative MLA for Abbotsford-Mission to step down, paving way for new leader to seek election
Gasper says she is stepping aside to help the party leader seek a legislature seat and strengthen the Conservatives’ bid to defeat the NDP.
- On Saturday, Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper resigned her seat, clearing the path for Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run in an upcoming byelection.
- Findlay, elected as party leader in May with 51 per cent of the vote, does not currently hold a seat in the British Columbia legislature, necessitating the byelection.
- Gasper, a licensed real estate agent first elected in 2024, defeated incumbent NDP MLA Pam Alexis with more than 55 per cent of the vote in the riding.
- Gasper expressed confidence in Findlay's leadership ability to represent Abbotsford-Mission, stating the decision strengthens the Conservative team's position for work ahead.
- Officials have contacted Elections B.C. to determine the byelection timeline, as the Conservative Party seeks to build momentum to defeat the NDP government in British Columbia.
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BC Conservative MLA Resigns, Clearing Way for New Leader Findlay to Seek Seat
B.C. Conservative MLA Reann Gasper, who represents Abbotsford-Mission, announced Aug. 22 that she will step down, creating an opportunity for party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to seek the seat in a forthcoming byelection. Gasper said the decision was made out of consideration of the larger goal of defeating the NDP, according to an Aug. 22 joint statement from Gasper and Findlay. Gasper said she would remain involved in the party and continue to …
BC Conservative party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to seek Fraser Valley MLA seat
Conservative Party of BC MLA Reann Gasper is stepping down from her Abbotsford-Mission riding seat, clearing the way for party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to attempt to enter the B.C. legislature through a by-election. The party announced Saturday that Gasper had informed the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of her decision to resign. Gasper, who also serves as the party’s deputy whip, said she made the decision after careful consideration. Yo…
Abbotsford-Mission MLA to step down, making way for new Conservative leader to seek seat - The Interior News - Smithers BC
Reann Gasper will step down as Abbotsford-Mission MLA, making way for Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run for the seat in a byelection. The Conservative Party announced Gasper’s resignation and Findlay’s intention to run for the seat in a news release on Saturday (Aug. 22) Gasper, who has also been serving as the party’s deputy whip since October 2025, said the decision came after careful consideration. “I believe it is the righ…
Abbotsford-Mission MLA to step down, making way for new Conservative leader to seek seat - Creston Valley Advance
Reann Gasper will step down as Abbotsford-Mission MLA, making way for Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run for the seat in a byelection. The Conservative Party announced Gasper’s resignation and Findlay’s intention to run for the seat in a news release on Saturday (Aug. 22) Gasper, who has also been serving as the party’s deputy whip since October 2025, said the decision came after careful consideration. “I believe it is the righ…
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