From National Post · Geoff Russ · · 1m
B.C. Right Wing Province
B.C. Conservatives win landslide election, ending NDP's chaotic rule.
In brief
B.C. Conservatives win landslide election, ending NDP's chaotic rule. B.C. Conservatives defeat NDP in provincial election with 11-point popular vote margin, ending NDP's 9-year rule. Originally reported by National Post.
B.C. Election Result
B.C. Conservatives win landslide election with 11-point popular vote margin over NDP.
Premier Election
Lorne Doerkson becomes 38th premier after leading B.C. Conservatives to provincial election victory.
NDP's Electoral Weakness
NDP lost popular vote support after David Eby called early election to extend political career.
B.C. Political History
Right has governed B.C. for 52 of 74 years since 1952.
NDP's Short Tenure
NDP governments last three years before being replaced by right-wing coalition.
B.C. Left's Persistence
B.C. left remains persistent despite electoral defeats.
NDP's Electoral Strategy
NDP wins through divided anti-NDP vote rather than strong electoral appeal.
B.C. Economic Reality
B.C. economy relies on natural resources, not green technology.
The takeaway
B.C. Conservatives defeat NDP in provincial election with 11-point popular vote margin, ending NDP's 9-year rule.
