Elections BC says a final vote count in British Columbia's Oct. 19 provincial election has given Premier David Eby's New Democrats 47 seats, just enough to form a majority government.
Forty-seven is the magic number for a majority in B.C.'s 93-seat legislature.
Every one of our BC NDP MLAs were elected to deliver results for people, like strengthening healthcare and lowering costs. We are determined to listen and get to work on today’s tough challenges — there isn't a moment to waste. pic.twitter.com/WK9sgxdKyc
— David Eby (@Dave_Eby) October 29, 2024
But Elections BC says two seats are subject to automatic judicial recounts because the results in the ridings of Kelowna Centre and Surrey-Guildford are too close.
Congratulations to @Dave_Eby on your re-election. Together, we’ve cut childcare costs, invested big in health care, and made it easier to build homes in B.C. And we’ve got a lot more work ahead, so let’s get to it. pic.twitter.com/UjFywKEHHS
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 29, 2024
The B.C. Conservatives, who won 44 seats, are currently ahead in Kelowna Centre and the NDP are leading in Surrey-Guildford.
We have made history in BC. Just 18 months ago, the Conservative Party of BC was at 2% in the polls, had no members, no money, no team.
— John Rustad (@JohnRustad4BC) October 29, 2024
But what we did have was grit, determination and a massive grassroots movement that would make the impossible happen.
I am immensely proud…
Both Eby and B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad have scheduled news conferences today in Victoria.
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau, whose party won two seats, says all parties will have to work together for the legislature to function effectively.
