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B.C. New Democrats one short of full slate, only Conservatives field 93 candidates

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Depner, W. (2026, October 4). B.C. New Democrats one short of full slate, only Conservatives field 93 candidates. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-new-democrats-one-short-of-full-slate-only-conservatives-field-93-candidates/article_4b13f1f8-c4a2-5449-b313-fcdb890fb9b0.html

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Elections BC reported that the British Columbia New Democratic Party, led by David Eby, is running one candidate short for the upcoming provincial election, with only 92 out of 93 required candidates nominated. The missing nomination is from the riding of Peace River North.

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In British Columbia, the snap provincial election scheduled for October 24 saw the B.C. New Democratic Party (NDP) fall short by one candidate, failing to nominate a representative in the riding of Peace River North. This marks the first time since 1991 that one of the top two competing parties has not fielded candidates in all 93 ridings. The NDP, led by David Eby, called for this snap election but struggled with internal issues, resulting in only 92 candidates nominated across the province. In contrast, the Conservative Party is fully represented with 93 candidates, and they have criticized the NDP's inability to field a full slate despite the early call for elections.

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VICTORIA - The office overseeing elections in British Columbia says the provincial NDP under Leader David Eby is not running candidates in all 93 ridings. asserted

NDP → oversee → ridings

Elections BC says in a statement that the B.C. New Democratic Party has 92 candidates after failing to nominate a representative in the riding of Peace River North. asserted

Party → say → North

B.C. New Democrats one short of full slate, only Conservatives field 93 candidates

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