{
  "id": 14271196,
  "title": "BC Conservatives move from fractured to front runners, new poll finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/bc-conservatives-move-from-fractured-to-front-runners-new-poll-finds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:11:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12100841/bc-conservatives-from-fractured-front-runners-new-poll/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new Ipsos poll conducted from October 7 to 11, 2026, has revealed that the BC Conservatives have made significant gains, moving from a disarrayed position one month ago to becoming front-runners in the provincial election. The poll shows the BC Conservatives leading the BC NDP with a five-point margin, with support from 43% of decided voters compared to the NDP's 38%. The BC Green Party now holds 11% support, followed by OneBC at 4% and CentreBC at 2%.\n\n18% of voters remain undecided, while 7% have no preference for a party in power. Ipsos senior vice president Kyle Braid stated that the BC Conservatives' lead is not only firming up but also expanding. The Conservatives' strong performance extends beyond the province's metropolitan areas, with a 21-point lead in the Southern Interior and a 53% to 32% advantage in the northern part of the province.\n\nWhile the BC Conservatives are performing well among men, the NDP is leading among women. The party is also gaining support from the 35-54 age group. Half of residents now believe it is time for another provincial party to take over, with 31% of people still supporting the Eby government and its performance. The poll also indicates that nearly a quarter of voters, 23%, still hold the potential to switch their support to another party.",
  "summary": "The poll shows the BC Conservatives have the support of 43 per cent of decided voters, which puts them five-points ahead of the BC NDP, which have 38 per cent of support.",
  "key_points": [
    "BC Conservatives now lead BC NDP by five points in new poll",
    "BC Green Party holds 11% support, OneBC at 4%, CentreBC at 2%",
    "Conservatives' lead expands beyond metro areas to Southern Interior and northern province"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}