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B.C. independent candidate Mike de Jong faces long odds: analyst

  • Mike De Jong, a 60-year-old independent candidate, announced his candidacy after being rejected by the Conservative party for unclear reasons on March 3, 2025.
  • De Jong has had a long political career, representing the region since 1994 and holding various ministerial roles during the B.C. Liberals' governance.
  • Political analyst Hamish Telford stated that winning as an independent is always a long shot, highlighting the challenges De Jong faces.
  • De Jong emphasized his strong connection to the community and plans to address trade disputes, aiming to give this community back its voice.
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B.C. independent candidate Mike de Jong faces long odds: analyst

Race pits 'a political heavyweight' against a 'political novice with de Jong facing the longer odds: UVF political science professor

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