B.C. premier-designate Doerkson urges unity and promises swift action after decisive victory
The B.C. Conservative Party will form a majority government following the Oct. 24 election
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2026 B.C. election sees record low turnout as Conservatives win majority
The 2026 provincial election happened a week after the municipal election
David Eby steps down as B.C. NDP leader after party loses election
The B.C. Conservative Party is projected to win enough seats to form government
Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson wins re-election for third time in a row, becomes premier-elect
Doerkson's party is projected to win a majority in the legislature
NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson projected to win Nanaimo-Gabriola Island
The NDP's Sheila Malcolmson is projected to hold on to her seat of Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson projected to win Nanaimo-Gabriola Island appeared first on CHEK.
McNichol holds 90-vote lead in Ladysmith-Oceanside with mail-in ballots outstanding
The Conservative's Kris McNichol is projected to win the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post McNichol holds 90-vote lead in Ladysmith-Oceanside with mail-in ballots outstanding appeared first on CHEK.
Cowichan Valley riding too close to call following election night
The Conservative's Bert Chen is projected to win the Cowichan Valley riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Cowichan Valley riding too close to call following election night appeared first on CHEK.
Cathie Ounsted wins Saanich South riding for BC Conservatives
The BC Conservative Party's Cathie Ounsted is projected to win the Saanich South riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Cathie Ounsted wins Saanich South riding for BC Conservatives appeared first on CHEK.
Mike Hicks projected to win Juan de Fuca-Malahat winner
Mike Hicks of the BC Conservatives is projected to win the Juan de Fuca-Malahat riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Mike Hicks projected to win Juan de Fuca-Malahat winner appeared first on CHEK.
Blue wave hits Surrey as BC Conservative clinch major victories
A blue wave has hit Surrey as the BC Conservatives saw major wins across the city during Saturday’s provincial election. Surrey was a key battleground for both the BC NDP and Conservatives, with each party directing a steady stream of major platform promises in the city. For example, both the BC...
Conservatives projected to win majority government, with Lorne Doerkson as new B.C. premier
Lorne Doerkson is set to become British Columbia’s next premier after leading the Conservative Party of B.C. to a victory in today’s provincial general election, ending decade of provincial rule under the BC NDP. The Conservatives are now projected to form a majority government following. As of...
Inside the BC NDP bus for the last stretch of David Eby's campaign
On the last day before the provincial election, David Eby made a final attempt to earn votes that he now desperately needs to win the election he called just weeks ago. At a media availability outside the Surrey Fleetwood campaign office just after 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 — under the...
Who is Lorne Doerkson, B.C.’s next premier?
The interim B.C. Conservative leader delivered a rollicking victory speech as he revelled in a sweeping majority win, secured in a snap provincial election.
Lula Wins Re-election as Bolsonaro Rejects Result
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win ended a string of conservative victories in Latin America. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, called for the election to be annulled.