Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates
Stephanie Higginson, the BC NDP MLA for Ladysmith-Oceanside until the Legislative Assembly was dissolved on September 22, 2026, leads the initial count by 13 votes; Elections BC will recount the riding at the final count, Nov 6 to 10.
Final count Nov 6 to 10
Initial count done in Ladysmith-Oceanside. Not final.
The 2026 count
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Higginson | BC NDP | 13,380 | 44.43% | Leading; recount at the final count |
| Kris McNichol | Conservative Party | 13,367 | 44.39% | |
| Charlene Smylie | BC Green Party | 3,365 | 11.17% |
Elections BC’s initial count (89 of 89 Final Voting Day, 7 of 7 advance)
How Stephanie Higginson voted Present for 105 of 105 recorded divisions since 2024
- Held the seat
- Stephanie Higginson, 2024 general election to dissolution on September 22, 2026
- First elected to the Legislature
- 2024
- 2024 margin
- 2,047 votes
- Registered voters, 2024
- 49,387
- 2024 turnout
- 69.0 percent valid ballots cast
- Municipalities
- Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach
- Communities
- Boat Harbour, Cassidy, Dashwood, Dolphin Beach, Extension, False Bay, French Creek, Nanoose Bay, Saltair
Ladysmith-Oceanside election results, 2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Higginson | BC NDP | 14,144 | 41.49% |
| Brett Fee | Conservative Party | 12,097 | 35.48% |
| Adam Walker | Independent | 5,559 | 16.31% |
| Laura Ferreira | BC Green Party | 2,292 | 6.72% |
How the last MLA voted
since the 2024 election
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Present for 105 of 105
Stephanie Higginson’s voting record on every bill and motion