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B.C. Greens Leader Lowan to Run in Saanich North and the Islands

The move gives the party leader a chance to run in one of its safest ridings, where Greens have held the seat for seven years.

  • Green Party Leader Emily Lowan announced her candidacy for the Saanich North and the Islands riding on Wednesday, seeking to secure the seat for the party in the upcoming provincial election.
  • Adam Olsen held the seat for the Greens for seven years following his 2017 election, establishing the riding as a Green stronghold before Incumbent MLA Rob Botterell took office after the 2024 provincial election.
  • Botterell stated his decision to step down was his own, noting he always planned to serve only one term, while Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriote plans to run again in the election.
  • Lowan's candidacy offers her a chance to run in one of the safest ridings for a Green candidate, with the announcement confirmed during a press conference in Victoria on Wednesday.
  • NDP David Eby called a snap election on Tuesday, with the final day of voting scheduled for Oct. 24, launching the province into a compressed campaign cycle that heightens the importance of Lowan's safe-seat strategy.
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BC Greens leader Emily Lowan to run in Saanich North and the Islands

With the snap election being called for October 24th this week, several sitting MLAs are being forced to decide whether they are willing to seek re-election and serve another four years.

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BC Green’s Emily Lowan to Run in Victoria-Area Riding as Rob Botterell Steps Aside

Emily Lowan delivers a speech after being voted in as the new B.C. Green Party leader following contest results during an announcement at the Parkside Hotel in Victoria, B.C., on Sept. 24, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito)

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BC Green's Emily Lowan to run in Victoria-area riding as Rob Botterell steps aside

British Columbia Green Leader Emily Lowan says she plans to run in the provincial election in what is considered a safe riding for her party in the Victoria area. Green Party member Rob Botterell has announced he won't seek re-election in Saanich North and the Islands, while Lowan will run in the ri...

·Kelowna, Canada
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BC Green Leader to run in Saanich North and the Islands, current Green MLA to step aside

One of the BC Green Party’s two MLAs is not seeking re-election so that Green Leader Emily Lowan can run in his riding of Saanich North and the Islands.

·Victoria, Canada
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B.C. Greens Leader Lowan to run in Saanich North and the Islands - Vanderhoof Omineca Express

Incumbent Rob Botterell is out

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B.C. Greens Leader Lowan to run in Saanich North and the Islands

Incumbent Rob Botterell is out

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