B.C. Minister Popham Won’t Run for a Sixth Term, Deepening Snap Election Speculation
Popham said she will stay focused on food security and agricultural land protection after 17 years as Saanich South’s MLA.
- Saanich South MLA Lana Popham announced Monday she will not seek re-election for another term, ending 17 years representing the riding. Popham described the decision as difficult.
- During her tenure, Popham served as the longest serving Agriculture Minister in provincial history and held the Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport portfolio for two years. She also led Feed development.
- While stepping away from elected office, Popham plans to remain engaged in causes including food security and protection of the Agricultural Land Reserve. She emphasized public service involves ensuring initiatives flourish.
- Her announcement follows the resignation of Opposition Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Sunday. The departures deepen speculation about a potential snap election.
- First elected in Greater Victoria, Popham represented Saanich South through multiple elections over 17 years. She thanked constituents for their engagement, crediting their interactions with making her a better representative.
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The Toronto Star
B.C. minister Popham won’t run for a sixth term, deepening snap election speculation
VICTORIA - B.C. cabinet minister Lana Popham says she won't run for a sixth term, deepening speculation about a snap election being called.
Winnipeg Free Press
B.C. minister Popham won't run for a sixth term, deepening snap election speculation
VICTORIA - B.C. cabinet minister Lana Popham says she won't run for a sixth term, deepening speculation about a snap election being called.
Peninsula News Review
Saanich South MLA not seeking 6th term as snap election speculation grows
While rumours of a provincial snap election continue to swirl, one NDP MLA has made their intentions clear. Saanich South MLA Lana Popham has announced that she will not seek re-election for a sixth term in office. “After 17 years as the MLA for Saanich South, I have made the difficult decision not to seek re-election,” she said in a statement Monday morning (Sept. 21). “Saanich South is the place I love: its farms and shorelines, neighbourhoods…
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