BC United MLA Dan Davies Runs as Independent, Eyeing Possible ‘Power Broker’ Status

Published on September 5, 2024

Three BC United legislators who are now running as Independents in British Columbia’s fall provincial election could be potential “power brokers” in a minority government, says the latest candidate to dispense with party affiliation. Dan Davies, first elected in 2017 in the Peace River North riding, announced his move on Thursday, saying that Independents could play pivotal roles after what could be a close contest between the New Democrats and B.C. Conservatives. “The election will be close in many aspects and there’s a number of Independents who will be running for the first time,” he said at a news conference....

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