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Counting begins as polls close in British Columbia’s snap election
Elections BC is tabulating advance ballots electronically while hand counts begin for election-day votes in a race shaped by health care, housing and affordability.
- Polls closed Saturday across British Columbia in the 2026 provincial election, a snap vote called by NDP Leader David Eby in the biggest gamble of his political career.
- Eby initially justified the early election by citing a need for a new mandate to tackle challenges from U.S. President Donald Trump, but later attributed the call to ending frustrations of a "stalled out" legislature.
- The five-week campaign saw major parties debate health care, housing, and cost of living. The NDP proposed a tax bracket for those making more than $1 million, while the Conservatives promised a $1,000 tax cut.
- Elections BC reported that votes cast Saturday were tallied by hand, a departure from the 2024 election, citing tight timelines and technical requirements for getting tabulation machines operational.
- Citizens now await election results as ridings including Nechako Lakes and Skeena prepare to welcome new MLAs. This report will be updated as final counts roll in.
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