Politics - Elections - 2020

2020 Election

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The British Columbia provincial election in 2020 was held on October 24, 2020. The election was called by the incumbent New Democratic Party (NDP) Premier, John Horgan, who had formed a minority government after the 2017 election. The NDP won a majority government in the 2020 election, winning 57 of the 87 seats in the Legislative Assembly. The opposition Liberal Party won 28 seats, while the Green Party won 2 seats.

The 2020 election was held during the COVID-19 pandemic, and special measures were put in place to ensure the safety of voters and election workers. These measures included increased opportunities for early voting and voting by mail.

The main issues in the election included healthcare, the economy, the environment, and housing affordability. The NDP campaigned on its record in government, emphasizing its investments in healthcare, education, and social services. The Liberals focused on their economic plan, promising to create jobs and stimulate the economy. The Green Party campaigned on its commitment to the environment, advocating for action on climate change and increased investments in renewable energy.

Overall, the 2020 British Columbia provincial election saw a higher voter turnout than the 2017 election, with approximately 52% of eligible voters casting a ballot.

Party Leaders

Party  Party leader Elected
Social Credit W.A.C. Bennett 38
New Democrats Tom Berger 12
Liberal Patrick Lucey McGeer 5
Progressive Conservative John DeWolf -
Independent   -
Communist   -
Social Conservative   -
Total   55

Party Leaders

Party  Party leader Elected
Social Credit W.A.C. Bennett 38
New Democrats Tom Berger 12
Liberal Patrick Lucey McGeer 5
Progressive Conservative John DeWolf -
Independent   -
Communist   -
Social Conservative   -
Total   55
2020 BC Election Results
      Conservative Liberal NDP Social Credit Green Others
Year Seats Winner % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats
2020 87 NDP 2% 0 34% 28 4770% 57 0% 0 15% 2 0% 0

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Reference: Article by Greg Scott (Staff Historian), 2023

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