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B.C. Conservatives’ turmoil didn’t stop the political donations from flowing
The party raised nearly $2.5 million in 10 days, with about half coming from donors giving $1,000 or more, Elections BC said.
- The Conservative Party raised nearly $2.5 million in the 10 days following former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation, significantly boosting its financial reserves before the snap election called by Premier David Eby.
- Internal party challenges and the snap election called by David Eby on Sept. 22, 2026, created a high-stakes campaign environment despite the resignation of former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
- Interim reports released by Elections show the Conservative Party raised $2,729,916 in the third quarter of 2026, significantly exceeding the $986,093 raised by the New Democrats and $345,803 by the Green Party.
- Conservative fundraising dominance heading into the Oct. vote contrasted sharply with the New Democrats' lower totals, prompting questions about the party's readiness for an election that resulted in its shift to the Opposition.
- While 2026 figures are lower than 2024 totals, Conservatives maintained a consistent lead throughout the year, raising about $2.29 million in the first half compared to $1.81 million raised by the New Democrats.
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B.C. Conservative Party raised nearly $2.5M in the 10 days after Findlay quit - The Interior News - Smithers BC
The B.C. Conservative Party raised nearly $2.5 million in the 10 days after former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resigned, supercharging its election war chest for the snap election called by former NDP leader David Eby. Between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30, the party raised $2,447,691, with roughly half of that total coming from donors who gave $1,000 or more. The contribution limit is $1,513. Findlay resigned on Sept. 20. Eby called the snap election …
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