Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates
George Anderson, the BC NDP MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville until the Legislative Assembly was dissolved on September 22, 2026, leads the initial count by 866 votes.
Final count Nov 6 to 10
Initial count done in Nanaimo-Lantzville. Not final.
The 2026 count
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Anderson | BC NDP | 11,567 | 46.66% | Leading |
| Kelsey Pringle | Conservative Party | 10,701 | 43.16% | |
| Sharleen Weatherley | BC Green Party | 2,448 | 9.87% | |
| Pepper Saltman | Communist Party of BC | 76 | 0.31% |
Elections BC’s initial count (75 of 75 Final Voting Day, 7 of 7 advance)
How George Anderson voted Present for 105 of 105 recorded divisions since 2024
- Held the seat
- George Anderson, 2024 general election to dissolution on September 22, 2026
- First elected to the Legislature
- 2024
- 2024 margin
- 3,620 votes
- Registered voters, 2024
- 44,879
- 2024 turnout
- 65.9 percent valid ballots cast
- Municipalities
- Lantzville, Nanaimo
- Communities
- Departure Bay, Dover, Hammond Bay, Northfield, Rock City, Rocky Point, Rutherford, Wellington
Nanaimo-Lantzville election results, 2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Anderson | BC NDP | 15,307 | 51.75% |
| Gwen O'Mahony | Conservative Party | 11,687 | 39.51% |
| Lia Versaevel | BC Green Party | 2,586 | 8.74% |
How the last MLA voted
since the 2024 election
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Present for 105 of 105