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Peter Milobar joins growing field in B.C. Conservative leadership race
Peter Milobar, Kamloops-Centre MLA and former mayor, aims to expand the B.C. Conservatives and challenge the NDP with a leadership vote set for late May 2026.
- On Jan. 16, 2026, Peter Milobar, Kamloops-Centre MLA and former mayor of Kamloops, announced his leadership bid for the B.C. Conservative Party at the B.C. Legislature Rose Garden, Victoria.
- After John Rustad resigned last month following a caucus revolt and defections, MLA Trevor Halford is serving as interim leader while the B.C. Conservative caucus seeks a permanent successor.
- With more than 20 years in politics, Milobar stated, `David Eby needs to admit it is not working, and we need to restart the reconciliation process in a meaningful way.`
- The party's rules state voting will occur between May 9 and May 30, and approved candidates must pay a $110,000 non-refundable fee plus a $20,000 refundable deposit with an at least 250 signatures requirement.
- The field now includes Sheldon Clare, MLA, Yuri Fulmer, businessman, Warren Hamm, contractor, and others, with rules requiring pledges of support, crucial after the Conservatives' 44 seats in the 93-seat legislature.
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B.C. Conservatives to unveil new leader on May 30, leadership race rules unveiled
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party has unveiled rules for its leadership race that include $115,000 in fees for contestants, who must sign a pledge to support the eventual winner set to be announced at the end of May. The rules say voting under a preferential ballot system will be held from May 9 to May 30, while the deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. Candidates will also have to pay a refundable $20,000 “compliance deposit” to cover fees …
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