Initial Election Results, NDP - 46, BC Conservatives - 45, Green Party - 2
OCTOBER 20, 2024: The initial riding count of the BC provincial election is in. The race is far from over. While many provincial elections see a clear winner on election night, this time, the margins are razor-thin.
The 2024 BC Election Not Over Yet, Final Count October 28th
According to preliminary results released by Elections BC, the NDP holds 46 seats, the Conservatives have 45, and the Greens have 2.
No party has the 47 seats needed for a majority government. With such a narrow gap, recounts and final counts are almost inevitable, and some votes have yet to be counted.
Elections BC resumed counting on Sunday, October 20, and has until October 28 to complete the final count. Recounts can be requested until October 22.
If the margin remains tight, some ridings could face judicial recounts as late as November.
If the current results hold, BC could have a minority government. This would mean no single party has the majority of seats required to govern outright. That could lead to a situation where coalitions or alliances might form.
In that case, the two Green Party seats could play a decisive role in tipping the balance of power, giving the Greens considerable leverage in forming a governing arrangement.
Another factor will be the election of the Speaker. If an NDP member is chosen as Speaker, it would reduce their seat count from 46 to 45, placing them on equal footing with the Conservatives. This could make governing even more challenging for the NDP, forcing them to rely on the Greens or other alliances to pass legislation.
In such a scenario, every vote in the legislature would become a high-stakes event, with the Speaker potentially casting tie-breaking votes.
Stay tuned for more updates as the counting continues and BC waits for its next government to take shape. For real-time results, follow Elections BC here.
Timeline of Upcoming Key Election Events:
Sunday, October 20: Counting continues for districts not fully reported on election night.
Monday, October 21: Post-election tabulator quality assurance begins at Elections BC headquarters.
Tuesday, October 22: Deadline to request a recount of ballots considered in the initial count.
October 26–28: Final count begins, with results posted as they are reported.
November 1 or 4: Deadline to request a judicial recount, which can occur six days after final count and official results are declared.
Tuesday, November 5: Final return of election writs, unless a judicial recount delays this process.
This timeline provides a structured view of what lies ahead in this tightly contested election. Keep a close watch as each phase could shift the balance of power in the legislature.
BC Election Not Over Yet
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