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  1. Elections
  2. 2026 BC Provincial Election
Election day: October 24, 2026

2026 BC Provincial Election: parties & candidates

354 candidates from 10 registered parties are running in the 2026 BC Provincial Election, contesting 93 races on October 24, 2026. Conservative Party is running the most candidates (93, across 93 races), followed by New Democratic Party (NDP) (92). 13 candidates are independent or have no party listed.

Who's running in my riding? See every candidate by riding →

Candidates
354
Parties
10
Races
93

Which of these candidates will be on your ballot?

Find your district to see every race you can vote in, from mayor to MLA, and the candidates running in it.

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What voters say about Eby and Doerkson

Why an informed vote matters

Your guide to the Oct. 24 snap election, with links to every explainer.

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Why people support David Eby

Housing, health care, cost of living and keeping the Conservatives out.

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Why people don't support David Eby

The snap election, the $190K tax bracket, deficit and leadership doubts.

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Why people support Lorne Doerkson

Anger at the NDP, a steady image and a push for fiscal restraint.

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Why people don't support Lorne Doerkson

The Human Rights Code vote, candidate controversies and interim leadership.

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Conservative Party

93candidates
Running in 93 of 93 races100%
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Lorne Doerkson
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Donegal Wilson

Megan Knight, Lorne Doerkson, Deep Sandhu, Joshua Domnich, Donegal Wilson, Matt Liang and 87 more

New Democratic Party (NDP)

92candidates
Running in 92 of 93 races99%
B
B
J
E
Josie Osborne

Bruce Kong, Binny Boparai, Jason Leboe, Erin Osborne, Josie Osborne, Debra Toporowski and 86 more

Green Party

74candidates
Running in 74 of 93 races80%
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B
S
D
A

Rajinder Sahota, Beatrice Sharpe, Sarah MacLeod, Daniel Kite, Andrew Appleton, Teri Young and 68 more

CentreBC

34candidates
Running in 34 of 93 races37%
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P
C
P
R

Kuldeep Rangi, Paul Brar, Christian Bosio, Petra Kuret, Richard Smith, Andrew Weaver and 28 more

OneBC

34candidates
Running in 34 of 93 races37%
S
R
T
B
S

Salvatore Vetro, Rocky McAfee, Tanya Gupta, Barbara Presch, Shelly Jan, Mitchell Lukoni and 28 more

Communist Party of BC

4candidates
Running in 4 of 93 races4%
J
K
R
P

James Chumsa, Kimball Cariou, Robert Crooks, Pepper Saltman

Libertarian

4candidates
Running in 4 of 93 races4%
P
L
J
A

Phil Webb, Lewis Dahlby, Jeff Monds, Alex Joehl

Christian Heritage Party

3candidates
Running in 3 of 93 races3%
C
E
J

Christian McCay, Ed Ewald, Jeff Brown

CanWest Party

2candidates
Running in 2 of 93 races2%
L
K

Lawrence Chen, Keenan Yang

Freedom Party of BC

1candidate
Running in 1 of 93 races1%
E

Errol Povah

Independent / No party

13candidates
Running in 13 of 93 races14%
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H
R
R
J

Alex Thurlborn, Helen Scott, Robert Evans, Richard Lambert, James Yaroshuk, Lee-Ann Bates and 7 more

Every race in the 2026 BC Provincial Election

  • MLA — Vancouver-West End, BC (3)
  • MLA — Vancouver-South Granville, BC (5)
  • MLA — Port Coquitlam, BC (5)
  • MLA — Prince George-Mackenzie, BC (3)
  • MLA — Fraser-Nicola, BC (3)
  • MLA — Kootenay-Monashee, BC (4)
  • MLA — Burnaby Centre, BC (4)
  • MLA — Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, BC (2)
  • MLA — Surrey North, BC (6)
  • MLA — Saanich South, BC (3)
  • MLA — Ladysmith-Oceanside, BC (3)
  • MLA — Abbotsford-Mission, BC (5)
  • MLA — Mid Island-Pacific Rim, BC (3)
  • MLA — Surrey-White Rock, BC (6)
  • MLA — Juan de Fuca-Malahat, BC (5)
  • MLA — Richmond-Bridgeport, BC (2)
  • MLA — Nechako Lakes, BC (2)
  • MLA — North Vancouver-Lonsdale, BC (3)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Renfrew, BC (4)
  • MLA — Nanaimo-Lantzville, BC (4)
  • MLA — Richmond-Queensborough, BC (3)
  • MLA — Peace River North, BC (2)
  • MLA — Powell River-Sunshine Coast, BC (3)
  • MLA — Courtenay-Comox, BC (4)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Little Mountain, BC (3)
  • MLA — Richmond-Steveston, BC (5)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Point Grey, BC (4)
  • MLA — West Kelowna-Peachland, BC (3)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Fraserview, BC (3)
  • MLA — West Vancouver-Capilano, BC (4)
  • MLA — Surrey-Panorama, BC (4)
  • MLA — Delta North, BC (3)
  • MLA — Abbotsford West, BC (3)
  • MLA — Kamloops-North Thompson, BC (3)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Strathcona, BC (4)
  • MLA — Bulkley Valley-Stikine, BC (3)
  • MLA — Kootenay-Rockies, BC (5)
  • MLA — Kootenay Central, BC (4)
  • MLA — Kelowna-Mission, BC (4)
  • MLA — North Vancouver-Seymour, BC (5)
  • MLA — Burnaby South-Metrotown, BC (4)
  • MLA — Prince George-Valemount, BC (4)
  • MLA — Richmond Centre, BC (4)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Langara, BC (3)
  • MLA — North Island, BC (4)
  • MLA — Langley-Abbotsford, BC (5)
  • MLA — Surrey-Guildford, BC (4)
  • MLA — Kamloops Centre, BC (5)
  • MLA — Esquimalt-Colwood, BC (4)
  • MLA — Langford-Highlands, BC (6)
  • MLA — Abbotsford South, BC (3)
  • MLA — Oak Bay-Gordon Head, BC (4)
  • MLA — Delta South, BC (4)
  • MLA — Burnaby East, BC (4)
  • MLA — Vernon-Lumby, BC (4)
  • MLA — Peace River South, BC (3)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Yaletown, BC (4)
  • MLA — Kelowna Centre, BC (3)
  • MLA — Prince George-North Cariboo, BC (3)
  • MLA — Surrey-Fleetwood, BC (5)
  • MLA — Salmon Arm-Shuswap, BC (5)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Quilchena, BC (5)
  • MLA — Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, BC (3)
  • MLA — Surrey South, BC (5)
  • MLA — Langley-Willowbrook, BC (4)
  • MLA — Victoria-Beacon Hill, BC (3)
  • MLA — New Westminster-Coquitlam, BC (4)
  • MLA — Skeena, BC (4)
  • MLA — Columbia River-Revelstoke, BC (3)
  • MLA — Saanich North and the Islands, BC (4)
  • MLA — North Coast-Haida Gwaii, BC (3)
  • MLA — Surrey City Centre, BC (4)
  • MLA — Port Moody-Burquitlam, BC (4)
  • MLA — Burnaby North, BC (4)
  • MLA — Victoria-Swan Lake, BC (3)
  • MLA — Burnaby-New Westminster, BC (3)
  • MLA — Maple Ridge East, BC (4)
  • MLA — Surrey-Serpentine River, BC (5)
  • MLA — Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, BC (4)
  • MLA — Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream, BC (4)
  • MLA — Surrey-Cloverdale, BC (5)
  • MLA — Boundary-Similkameen, BC (3)
  • MLA — Coquitlam-Maillardville, BC (3)
  • MLA — West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, BC (4)
  • MLA — Langley-Walnut Grove, BC (4)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Kensington, BC (3)
  • MLA — Cariboo-Chilcotin, BC (3)
  • MLA — Vancouver-Hastings, BC (6)
  • MLA — Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, BC (4)
  • MLA — Chilliwack North, BC (3)
  • MLA — Cowichan Valley, BC (4)
  • MLA — Penticton-Summerland, BC (4)
  • MLA — Surrey-Newton, BC (3)

2026 BC Provincial Election — frequently asked questions

Which parties are running in the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

10 parties have candidates in the 2026 BC Provincial Election: Conservative Party (93), New Democratic Party (NDP) (92), Green Party (74), CentreBC (34), OneBC (34), Communist Party of BC (4), Libertarian (4), Christian Heritage Party (3), CanWest Party (2), Freedom Party of BC (1). 13 candidates run as independents or with no party listed.

Which party is running the most candidates in the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

Conservative Party is running the most, with 93 candidates in 93 races out of 93.

How many candidates are running in the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

354 candidates are running across 93 races, with voting on October 24, 2026.

Who is running in my riding, ward or district in the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

Every race in the 2026 BC Provincial Election is listed below by riding, ward or district, each linking to its candidates. To see only the races on your ballot, enter your address in Choseno's find your district tool.

Who should I vote for in the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

Choseno does not endorse candidates. Find the races on your ballot, then compare each candidate's party, statement and voter ratings before you decide; voting is on October 24, 2026.

How can I compare candidates in the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

Open any race in the 2026 BC Provincial Election to see its candidates side by side, with party, statement and voter ratings. You can also rate your current representatives on Choseno.

When is the 2026 BC Provincial Election?

Voting in the 2026 BC Provincial Election is on October 24, 2026. Check your official election authority for advance voting, voting hours and ID rules.