2026 B.C. election sees record low turnout as Conservatives win majority

A large number of British Columbians opted out of the democratic process in the 2026 provincial election, according to preliminary results.
The elections, which resulted in a landslide victory for the BC Conservatives on Oct. 24, saw the lowest turnout in the province’s history, with only 48.1 per cent of registered voters casting their ballots with 99.75 per cent of boxes reporting. The result marks an over 10 per cent decrease in voter turnout percentage compared to the 2024 provincial elect