British Columbia Elections
The most recent BC election was held on October 24, 2020, resulting in an NDP majority government led by John Horgan and ushering in the 42nd Parliament of British Columbia on December 7, 2020. John Horgan resigned from office in late 2022 and was replaced by David Eby on November 18, 2022, making Eby BC’s 37th premier.
The next provincial election is scheduled to take place on October 19, 2024. Key dates as well as more information on the election (including the new electoral districts) can be found on Elections BC 2024 Provincial Election website.
Electoral Process
Provincial general elections in BC are typically held every four years on the third Saturday in October. The purpose of the election is to select, by way of a public vote, 87 individuals to fill the 87 seats in the Legislative Assembly; the individuals who receive the most votes in their electoral district become Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and so serve in the next session of the BC Parliament. Generally, the leader of the political party with the most seats (i.e., MLAs who are affiliated with that party) becomes the province's Premier. In each election, residents of BC can vote for 1 MLA candidate in their electoral district.
Political Parties
A complete list of registered political parties with contact info and links to official party websites can be found on the Elections BC website. Specific details about each party's electoral platform and current leadership can be found on their respective websites. The three parties listed below hold seats in the 42nd BC Parliament.
