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British Columbians to choose next provincial government on Oct. 24 after Eby calls early vote
The vote comes two years early amid a tight race, with recent polls showing the NDP and Conservatives separated by just 4 points.
- On Tuesday, NDP Leader David Eby called a snap provincial election for October 24, two years ahead of schedule. The decision follows a meeting with Lieutenant-Governor Cocchia to dissolve parliament.
- Kerry-Lynne Findlay stepped down as Conservative leader on Sunday after more than a dozen MLAs left the party during her tenure. Lorne Doerkson was named interim leader on Monday to stabilize the caucus.
- Ipsos polling from September 15 shows the Conservatives at 35 per cent, trailing the NDP by 10 points. Ipsos senior vice-president Kyle Braid said the party has "literally fallen apart," while an Angus Reid poll published September 17 indicates a tighter four-point gap.
- British Columbians face two elections in October, with the provincial ballot occurring just one week after municipal elections on October 17. This proximity has sparked concerns about voter apathy and confusion.
- Provincially, voters will choose whether to keep the NDP in power after nine years or pivot toward right-leaning candidates. The outcome will shape the legislature's direction following significant political realignment.
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Total News Sources4
Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 25%
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