2026 British Columbia general election
The gist
The BC Conservative Party won a majority government in British Columbia's election, with interim leader Lorne Doerkson set to become premier.
The result ends more than nine years of BC NDP-led government and pushes NDP leader David Eby to step down.
How it unfolded
- Sep 20, 2026BC Conservative MLA Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as party leader after 13 MLAs either left or were ousted by party leadership.
- Sep 22, 2026BC NDP leader David Eby announced a snap election, set one week after the 2026 municipal elections.
- September 2026Lorne Doerkson became interim leader of the Conservative Party of BC, and most of the departed MLAs rejoined.