British Columbia: Conservatives projected to form a majority government
The initial count is complete, but October 24 election results remain preliminary.
Carried forward October 31, 2026. The initial count remains preliminary; the final count is scheduled for November 6–10.
CityNews projects a Conservative majority following the October 24 election. Lorne Doerkson is expected to become premier; the projection does not mean he has taken office. [2]
The preliminary count
With the initial count complete, Elections BC lists Conservatives leading in 63 districts, the NDP in 28 and Greens in two. Its October 26 update shows 100% of ballot boxes reported. [1]
Counting still to come
Final counting of mail-in and absentee ballots is scheduled for November 6–10. Results remain preliminary. [1]
The NDP’s response
According to CityNews, David Eby announced his resignation as NDP leader in his concession speech. The party is set to move into opposition. [2]
The party leadership
The Canadian Press reports that party rules bar an interim leader from seeking the permanent leadership. The party board wants Doerkson to remain leader; changing the rules requires support from two-thirds of members. This internal process is separate from forming a government. [3]
Perspectives compared
Sources and documents
- [1] Elections BC — preliminary results ↗October 26, 2026, displayed 10:34 a.m.
- [2] CityNews — Kelsey Patterson ↗October 24, 2026
- [3] The Canadian Press — Brieanna Charlebois / CityNews ↗October 25, 2026