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Lorne Doerkson elected BC premier after Conservative majority

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

Lorne Doerkson was elected premier of British Columbia after the Conservative Party won a majority on October 25, 2026.
The Conservatives pledged to cut the deficit to $10.8 billion by 2030, drop PST on alcohol, and keep health care public.
NDP leader David Eby resigned and conceded the election to Doerkson.
Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated Doerkson on social media and pledged cooperation on housing and energy projects.

History

In the May 28 1996 BC election, the NDP under Glen Clark secured a majority while Gordon Campbell’s Liberals captured only 17 seats. Campbell later led the Liberals to a 2001 landslide, reshaping fiscal provincial policy agenda. The 2026 Conservative win, promising a $10.8 billion deficit cut, echoes that shift toward right-leaning fiscal reform.

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In the May 28 1996 BC election, the NDP under Glen Clark secured a majority while Gordon Campbell’s Liberals captured only 17 seats. Campbell later led the Liberals to a 2001 landslide, reshaping fiscal provincial policy agenda. The 2026 Conservative win, promising a $10.8 billion deficit cut, echoes that shift toward right-leaning fiscal reform.

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