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Vernon-Lumby MLA Race Takes Shape, as Conservatives Appoint Kevin Acton to Face NDP Incumbent Harwinder Sandhu
Acton will challenge incumbent NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu after winning the party nomination, with the riding association citing his decades of local government experience.
- On Sunday, Sept. 27, the B.C. Conservatives announced Kevin Acton as their candidate for the Vernon-Lumby riding, marking his official entry into the October 24 Provincial Election.
- Currently serving as the Mayor of the Village of Lumby since 2009, Acton is seeking a sixth term after succeeding former mayor Eric Foster in the role.
- In a rematch of the 2024 Provincial Election, Acton will challenge incumbent NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu, who garnered nearly 12,000 votes to defeat Dennis Geisbrecht, while Acton earned over 4,000 votes as an independent.
- Simon Dufresne, President of the Vernon-Lumby Conservative Riding Association, welcomed the appointment, citing Acton's 'decades of local government experience' and proven ability to connect with people.
- Ahead of the October 24, 2026 Provincial Election, Acton plans to focus on families, seniors, and businesses while ensuring local residents have a strong voice in Victoria.
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Vernon-Lumby MLA race takes shape, as Conservatives appoint Kevin Acton to face NDP incumbent Harwinder Sandhu
The stage is set for a high-profile provincial rematch in Vernon-Lumby after longtime Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton was officially named the Conservative Party of BC candidate on Sunday.
·Kelowna, Canada
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