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Lana Popham Won’t Seek Sixth Term, Sparking Election Talk

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC · How we work

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British Columbia cabinet minister Lana Popham announced she will not seek a sixth term.
Her decision fuels speculation that a snap provincial election could be called.
The announcement follows Opposition B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation on Sunday.
Popham leaves as the longest-serving agriculture minister, having been first elected in 2009.
She says she will stay active in farming, food security and the Agricultural Land Reserve.

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British Columbia cabinet minister Lana Popham announced she will not seek a sixth term.
Her decision fuels speculation that a snap provincial election could be called.
The announcement follows Opposition B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation on Sunday.
Popham leaves as the longest-serving agriculture minister, having been first elected in 2009.
She says she will stay active in farming, food security and the Agricultural Land Reserve.