# Conservatives win BC election as Greens finish third

*Politics. 54% certain. Sunday, 25 October 2026*

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**The party secured a majority and new MLAs were elected in nine key ridings.**

The Conservative Party secured the provincial government in the 2026 British Columbia general election. The victory was confirmed on Saturday, 24 October, when vote counting concluded.

In Vernon-Lumby, Kevin Acton was declared the winner. Gordon Zhang captured Richmond-Steveston. Garry Thind prevailed in Surrey-Guildford.

Ryan Peterson won the seat in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain. Jaime Stein secured Vancouver-Langara. Margareta Dovgal was elected in Vancouver-Yaletown.

Zeeshan Wahla took Surrey City Centre. Paul Choi won Burnaby South-Metrotown. Anna Kindy emerged victorious in North Island.

The Greens finished third in the province-wide tally. The Conservative Party remained ahead of the Greens. The election concluded on Saturday, 24 October.

## Analysis

The Conservative victory gives the party control of the provincial executive, allowing it to set the Legislative agenda without needing formal coalition support.

The emergence of new MLAs in nine ridings introduces fresh faces who may bring regional priorities to the fore.

Their position could enable them to shape debate on climate policy and land use, particularly if the governing party seeks broader support for contentious legislation.

Uncertainty remains regarding how the opposition parties, especially the NDP, will respond to the Conservative majority and the Greens' strengthened presence.

### Background consulted for the analysis

- [2026 British Columbia general election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_British_Columbia_general_election)
- [British Columbia General Election: 2nd Place — Polymarket odds history & order book](https://tickfoundry.com/data/event/british-columbia-general-election-2nd-place)
- [Candidates Finalized for British Columbia’s 44th Provincial General Election | Elections BC](https://elections.bc.ca/news/candidates-finalized-for-british-columbias-44th-provincial-general-election/)
- [Candidates of the 2026 British Columbia general election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidates_of_the_2026_British_Columbia_general_election)

## What this was built from

- **British Columbia General Election Winner**: Conservative, 78%; settles Saturday, 24 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/british-columbia-general-election-winner)
- **British Columbia General Election: 3rd Place**: Greens, 90%; settles Saturday, 24 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/british-columbia-general-election-3rd-place)
- **British Columbia General Election: 2nd Place**: NDP, 74%; settles Saturday, 24 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/british-columbia-general-election-2nd-place)
- **Vernon-Lumby British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Kevin Acton, 84%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/vernon-lumby-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Richmond-Steveston British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Gordon Zhang, 83%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/richmond-steveston-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Surrey-Fleetwood British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Garry Purewal, 55%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/surrey-fleetwood-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Vancouver-Yaletown British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Margareta Dovgal, 64%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/vancouver-yaletown-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **North Island British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Anna Kindy, 54%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/north-island-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Surrey-Guildford British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Garry Thind, 74%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/surrey-guildford-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Vancouver-Langara British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Jaime Stein, 70%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/vancouver-langara-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Burnaby South-Metrotown British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Paul Choi, 55%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/burnaby-south-metrotown-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Surrey City Centre British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Zeeshan Wahla, 59%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/surrey-city-centre-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)
- **Coquitlam-Burke Mountain British Columbia Legislative Assembly Election Winner**: Ryan Peterson, 73%; settles Sunday, 25 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/coquitlam-burke-mountain-british-columbia-legislative-assembly-election-winner)