2019 byelection - Archive

When is the election? The election is scheduled for May 9; the writ is to be dropped on April 11. When can I vote? Advance voting is scheduled for April 29 and 30, and May 3, 4, 5 and 6. Advance voting places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Riding description Former NDP leader Carole James has had a strong grip on this riding since 2005, and is seeking a third term in office despite being overthrown as leader in dissidents in her own party in late 2010. James faces B.C.

Riding description NDP MLA Lana Popham is looking for a second term in office in a swing riding she barely won in 2009. Popham, an organic farmer, is the Opposition agriculture critic.

Riding description One of the most interesting races in the entire province is set to unfold in this quiet affluent riding. Liberal cabinet minister Ida Chong is fighting for her political life after four terms in office.

Riding description The B.C. Liberals have controlled this riding for 22 years, but it’s now very much up for grabs with the retirement of long-serving MLA Murray Coell. Liberal candidate Stephen P.

Riding description NDP MLA Leonard Krog is seeking a third term in office in this riding. He’s facing Green candidate Ian Gartshore, who ran unsuccessfully in Nanaimo-North Cowichan in 2009.

Riding description Liberal Don McRae swept into office as a last-minute replacement after the death of Stan Hagen in 2009.

Riding description Former union leader Bill Routley, known for his fiery speeches in the legislature, is seeking a second term as MLA in this riding. Steve Housser, a former CBC reporter, is running for the B.C. Liberals.

Riding description NDP MLA Doug Routley is seeking a third term in office in this diverse and interesting riding. He’s facing Green candidate Mayo McDonough, a former executive director of the Greater Victoria Better Business Bureau.

Riding description NDP MLA Rob Fleming is seeking re-election in a riding he’s already won decisively twice before.