B.C. election results: Live numbers from the 2026 vote

British Columbia voters may have been taken by surprise by the provincial election call, with elections typically not occurring until 2028. However, as of September 22, 2026, BC NDP leader David Eby has announced a snap election, just one week after the scheduled 2026 municipal vote. Eby emphasized the significance of this election, stating that it was "an existential moment" for British Columbians and Canadians as the prime minister described it as a "rupture."

In his initial announcement, Eby highlighted the attacks on workers and businesses by Donald Trump, but shifted his focus to housing and affordability shortly after.

A recent Ipsos poll, published on October 13, showed the BC Conservatives gaining a five-point lead over the BC NDP. This shift occurred just a month prior to Eby's election call, when BC Conservative MLA Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as party leader following 13 MLAs either leaving or being ousted. Lorne Doerkson took over leadership of the BC Conservatives, and most of the MLAs rejoined the party.

As the final week of the election campaign approached, a new poll indicated that the BC Conservatives were leading among decided voters by five points. BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan performed well in the leaders' debate following the municipal election results, stating "David Eby called this snap election two years early for nobody but himself."

Vancouver mayor-elect Pete Fry endorsed Lowan in the final week before the election, and analysts wonder if the municipal election's changes may impact the provincial race.

Election day for British Columbia is set for October 24, 2026, and voters will choose representatives for their ridings. The complete breakdown of up-to-the-minute results will be available on election night on Global News. A graphic showcasing popular vote information is provided, and the closest races can be monitored below. To receive more Global News stories in search results, add our source as a Preferred Source on Google.