No sign of late BC NDP surge as Conservatives lead by five points: poll
The poll shows that the BC Conservatives have at least marginal leads in every region in the province, with a large lead among Punjabi and Chinese speakers.
As the B.C. provincial election campaign enters its final week, a new poll conducted by Innovative Research Group shows the BC Conservatives leading among decided voters by five points. Greg Lyle, the pollster, states that the Conservatives have at least marginal leads in every region of the province, with a significant lead among Punjabi and Chinese speakers, key voters in several Lower Mainland swing seats.
He notes that this is a time for change, with voters growing increasingly dissatisfied with the NDP. Lorne Doerkson, the BC Conservative leader, has gained between six and 10 points on leadership attributes, with 10 points increase in voters rating him as the most competent choice. However, there is no indication of last-minute momentum for the NDP, but there is potential for them to narrow the gap with Green voters.
A significant portion of voters (37%) have not fully decided and support other parties as their second choice, with Green voters being the least certain at 54%. Despite this, the poll still shows a five-point gap between the Conservatives and the NDP. The poll's primary takeaway is the potential for a change election, with voters growing increasingly dissatisfied with the NDP and more determined to choose new alternatives.
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