BC Conservatives to Include Some BC United MLAs on Roster, Changing Ballot Lineup 7 Weeks Before Election

Published on September 4, 2024

A major shift in the candidate lineup for the British Columbia election ballot is underway as the Conservatives take several BC United nominees into the fold, displacing several Tory candidates. A number of former BC United candidates affirmed their plans this week to unite with the Conservatives in the upcoming election against the governing NDP, following their party’s move to suspend its campaign in support of the Tories’ election bid. Conservative Leader John Rustad said in a Sept. 3 statement that the migration of BC United candidates to the Tories “reflects a growing momentum” to unite the ticket after party leader Kevin Falcon announced Aug. 28 his plan to shut down his party’s campaign. ...

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