Monday, September 21, 2020

Testing the political waters: Archive on those seeking elected office should a 2020 BC election be called


With Premier Horgan sparking some frantic speculation in the last few weeks over the possibility of a provincial election, the list of those testing the waters for run at Northwest nominations continues to grow. 

We'll track the notes on those putting their names forward from this archive page:

Provincial/Northwest Overall Notes:


November 5 -- BC's Mail in Ballots to be counted starting tomorrow  NCR


October 26 -- BC Votes 2020: A Pandemic election where the voters embraced some social distancing from the ballot boxes  NCR
October 23 -- Advance Polls show varying levels of interest in 2020 Provincial election across Northwest  NCR
October 23 -- A social media election campaign for the North Coast that missed more than a few themes  NCR
October 21 -- UBCM reviews party platforms on key urban and rural issues  NCR
October 20 -- What once looked like an electoral rout, may yet bet a battle down the homestretch NCR
October 16 -- Polling from post leader's debate shows John Horgan and NDP in comfortable lead  NCR
October 14 -- Few surprises, probably less movement in voter intentions from Tuesday debate NCR
October 13 -- Liberal roast comments, could well burn their election chances NCR
October 7 -- The BC NDP have released their platform for this upcoming election
October 5 -- BC Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson on his pitch to voters (audio)
October 2 -- British Columbia's Provincial party leaders to debate campaign 2020 on October 13th NCR


September 25 -- BC's Provincial leaders use UBCM convention to speak to municipal leaders and explore campaign themes NCR
September 24 -- Andrew Wilkinson announces five new liberal candidates
September 24 -- Premier Horgan to bring down the curtain on Virtual UBCM convention today NCR 
September 21 -- Early election set for October 24
September 21 -- BC heading to the polls next month
September 21 -- 'It's going to be unlike any campaign before': To the polls we go ... as Premier John Horgan sets election date of October 24th for British Columbians to cast a ballot  NCR 
September 21 -- It's Premier John Horgan's call for a Fall Vote and that call could come later today  NCR

For provincial election themes from the major media groups see our Victoria Viewpoints feature on our D'Arcy McGee blog which will be updated daily.

 


North Coast

Candidates

Jody Craven -- Libertarian
Roy Jones Junior 
-- BC Liberals 
Jennifer Rice -- NDP  (incumbent).



November 5 -- BC's Mail in Ballots to be counted starting tomorrow  NCR


October 27 -- For Mayor Lee Brain, a Facebook salute to MLA Rice's success has become a focus group for the work ahead for both local politicians  NCR
October 26 -- Northwest Election results (video)
October 26 -- BC Votes 2020: A Pandemic election where the voters embraced some social distancing from the ballot boxes  NCR
October 26 -- North Coast MLA Jen Rice is Saturday's biggest election winner (audio)
October 25 --  Jennifer Rice retains North Coast for NDP, as John Horgan gains desired majority government  NCR
October 24 -- It's Election Day!! NCR
October 23 -- Advance Polls show varying levels of interest in 2020 Provincial election across Northwest  NCR
October 23 -- A social media election campaign for the North Coast that missed more than a few themes  NCR
October 22 -- Who's talking the most during debates? This Prince Rupert man is doing the math (audio)
October 21 -- Jody Craven: Long Distance candidate, running long distance campaign as North Coast Long Shot  NCR
October 20 -- On Election Day, the ride to the polls is on BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert  NCR
October 20 -- NDP's provincial narrative the main focus for North Coast's Jennifer Rice campaign NCR
October 19 -- Nathan Cullen apologizes for making of North Coast Liberal (video)
October 19 -- BC Liberal candidate's Virtual Open House explores rural and urban themes  NCR
October 19 -- Wilkinson, Horgan tagged over pulp mill file and legal battle
October 19 -- 10 Gitxsan hereditary chiefs call for BC NDP to remove Cullen as Stikine candidate
October 19 -- The Office of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs have sent a letter to NDP Leader John Horgan 
October 19 -- Sun Wave Forests Story "completely mis-represented by the NDP'": BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson  NCR
October 19 -- Roy Jones Junior and Andrew Wilkinson use virtual Open House for response to disparaging comments by Nathan Cullen  NCR
October 19 -- NDP candidate Nathan Cullen caught making fun of opponent's nickname (audio)
October 18 -- Horgan, Cullen apologize for Stikine candidate's comments about Haida candidate
October 17 -- BC Liberal candidate roy Jones Jr, will meet constituents virtually
October 17 -- NDP's Nathan Cullen issues apology for comments about North Coast BC Liberal Roy Jones Junior  NCR
October 17 -- Jennifer Rice/Nathan Cullen introduce the ghosts of Watson Island into 2020 provincial election campaign  NCR
 October 16 -- BC Liberal's Roy Jones Junior set for virtual Open House this weekend NCR
October 16 -- Housing Issues make for provincial election theme, but solutions largely a local issue for City Hall   NCR
October 15 -- Get to know elections candidates for North Coast MLA
October 15 -- Advance polls open today, with a seven day window for early voting in Prince Rupert area  NCR
October 14 -- Northwest Indigenous candidates gain higher profile as campaign heads towards homestretch NCR
October 9 -- Candidates explore range of themes in second North Coast Election Debate  NCR
October  8 -- North Coast Candidates Forum (video)
October 8 -- North Coast candidates "Prince Rupert' debate wandered off the path more than a few times Wednesday  NCR
October 7 -- North Coast Debate Nights start this evening with Prince Rupert/Port Edward area themes  NCR
October 6 -- Local Elections BC office ready for Advance Voting as campaign continues across North Coast  NCR
October 6 -- Snap election prevented BC Greens from running full slate in northern BC, former candidate says (audio)
October 5 -- From Nechako Lakes to North Coast's Haida Gwaii 15 candidates seek four seats in the Legislature  NCR
October 5 -- Jody Craven of Kitimat in the running for North Coast MLA
October 5 -- Ecosocialists pulled electoral candidates amid transphobia allegations
October 2 -- Jody Craven makes it three for the Legislature quest on the North Coast  NCR
October 2 -- Two all candidate forums taking place next week
October 2 -- Prince Rupert the focus for Friday campaign for North Coast candidates NCR
October 2 -- Two parents discuss what they want to hear from party leaders and candidates in the BC election (audio)
October 1  --Ecosocialist Party pulls all candidates from the provincial election
October 1 -- North Coast All Candidates Debates to span two nights next week, hosted by Chamber of Commerce  NCR
October 1 -- Road to the Legislature doesn't run along Highway 16 so far for the Greens  NCR

September 28 -- Roy Jones Jr. announced as Liberal candidate for the North Coast
September 28 -- Premier Horgan targets key Skeena riding with Terrace/Kitimat visit for first Northwest tour NCR
September 28 -- North Coast Liberals introduce their candidate; share a few potential themes for campaign ahead NCR
September 25 -- Haida hereditary chief is BC Liberal candidate for North Coast Region
September 25 -- Roy Jones Junior named as BC Liberal Candidate for North Coast  NCR
September 25 -- Good omens for Premier Horgan's political gamble five days in  NCR
September 24 -- North Coast Liberals look to hear concerns from residents of constituency as election campaign gets underway NCR
September 23  -- Liberals and Greens yet to announce North Coast candidates  
September 22 -- Socially Distant campaign underway for North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice  NCR 
September 17 -- Jennifer Rice North Coast MLA seeks re-election




Skeena

Candidates

Nicole Halbauer -- NDP
Marin Holzbauer-- Independent
Ellis Ross -- BC Liberals (incumbent).


November 5 -- BC's Mail in Ballots to be counted starting tomorrow  NCR


October 28 -- Skeena MLA relects on election (video)
October 26 -- Northwest Election results (video)
October 23 -- Advance Polls show varying levels of interest in 2020 Provincial election across Northwest  NCR 
October 23 -- Skeena candidates talk natural resources
October 22 -- Day Break North Debate -- Skeena riding (audio)
October 21 -- Skeena candidates (video)
October 21 -- The Skeena riding and its candidates' platforms
October 21 -- Cost of living in Terrace an election concern (audio)
October 16 -- Skeena candidates talk inland port, resource development at second All-Candidates Forum 
October 16 -- Skeena candidates talk northwest education
October 16 -- Learn more about Skeena's Independent candidate
October 15 -- Advance voting begins today in Kitimat
October 15 -- Skeena Candidates debate (video)
October 15 -- All Candidate Debate: Skeena Riding
October 14 -- BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson in Terrace and Kitimat (video)
October 14 -- Free transit in Kitimat for election day 2020
October 14 -- 2020 Skeena all-candidates forum
October 14 -- Northwest Indigenous candidates gain higher profile as campaign heads towards homestretch NCR
October 14 -- BC Liberals pledge to support a second LNG export facility in northern BC
October 14 -- BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson to make announcement in Kitimat
October 14 -- BC Liberal leader affirms commitment to a new Mills Memorial Hospital
October 14 -- BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson campaigns in Terrace and Kitimat
October 13 -- Former MLA Helmut Giesbrecht passes
October 13 -- Former Skeena MLA passes away
October 9 -- The NDP's Skeena Candidate on Bees, Berries, Fish - and LNG
October 9 -- Skeena Candidates talk COVID-19, economic recovery
October 9 -- 2020 Virtual All-Candidates Forum to take place Wednesday, October 14
October 8 -- First All-Candidates Forum for snap election held in Kitimat
October 2 -- Two all candidate forums taking place next week 
October 2 -- Skeena riding All-Candidates Forum to be held in Kitimat
October 1  --Ecosocialist Party pulls all candidates from the provincial election


September 30 -- Learn more about the first two candidates announced for the Skeena riding 
September 26 -- Horgan makes campaign stop in Terrace and Kitimat
September 26 -- John Horgan visits the Terrace area to tout the NDP platform
September 23 -- Dr. David Try assumes role of interim chair of the Coast Mountain Board of Governors
September 23 -- Coast Mountain College names David Try Interim Chair to Board, as Nicole Halbauer campaigns for NDP in 2020 provincial election  NCR
September 21 -- Ellis Ross running for re-election (video)
September 21 -- Local Skeena candidates for the October 24 snap election
September 17 -- Northwest nominations for potential election (video)
September 17 -- BC NDP announces Skeena and Nechako Lakes nominees
September 17 -- Nicole Halbauer seeks BC NDP nomination for Skeena riding






Stikine

Candidates

Nathan Cullen -- NDP
Edward Quinlan -- EcoSocialists (withdrawn)
Darcy Repen -- BC Rural Party
Gordon Sebastion
-- BC Liberals
Rod Taylor -- 
Christian Heritage Party


November 5 -- BC's Mail in Ballots to be counted starting tomorrow  NCR


October 27 -- Nathan Cullen on his election in Stikine (video)
October 26 -- Northwest Election results (video)
October 26 -- Nathan Cullen set to join NDP majority government (audio)
October 23 -- Advance Polls show varying levels of interest in 2020 Provincial election across Northwest  NCR 
October 22 -- Meet the candidates of Stikine 
October 22 -- Reconciliation at the heart of 2020 election: Stikine candidates
October 21 --  Cullen Controversy highlights political divisions in BC's Northwest
October 19 -- Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs call on NDP Leader John Horgan to remove Nathan Cullen after insensitive comments
October 19 -- 10 Gitxsan hereditary chiefs call for BC NDP to remove Cullen as Stikine candidate
October 19 -- The Office of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs have sent a letter to NDP Leader John Horgan 
October 19 -- Roy Jones Junior and Andrew Wilkinson use virtual Open House for response to disparaging comments by Nathan Cullen  NCR
October 19 -- NDP candidate Nathan Cullen caught making fun of opponent's nickname (audio)
October 18 -- Horgan, Cullen apologize for Stikine candidate's comments about Haida candidate
October 17 -- NDP's Nathan Cullen issues apology for comments about North Coast BC Liberal Roy Jones Junior  NCR
October 16 -- Stikine Forum held in Smithers (video)
October 16 -- All Candidate Debated: Stikine Riding
October 16 -- 'Where is Anita McPhee?": Cullen under fire from opening salvo of all-candidates forum
October 15 -- Advance voting in Houston begins today
October 15 -- Advance voting now open in Stikine riding
October 15 -- Resource development key to Stikine economy: provincial candidates
October 14 -- Free public transit being offered in some northern regions on election day
October 14 -- BC Liberals pledge to support a second LNG export facility in Northern BC
October 14 -- Northwest Indigenous candidates gain higher profile as campaign heads towards homestretch NCR
October 13 -- Stikine candidates on COVID-19
October 8 -- Daybreak North Debate -- Stikine riding (audio)
October 1 -- Stikine provincial candidates weigh in on COVID response and recovery 
October 1  --Ecosocialist Party pulls all candidates from the provincial election


September 30 -- Delay in publication of Guide for candidates concerns Stikine nominee
September 25 -- Ecosocialists nominate candidate for Stikine
September 24 -- Minor parties scramble to get candidates nominated for Stikine
September 23 -- Cullen confirmed as BC NDP candidate for Stikine despite party's equity policy 
September 23 -- Who is or may be running in Stikine in the provincial election
September 22 -- Ignoring Inconvenient Equity Policy makes for increasingly sticky situation in Stikine for NDP  NCR
September 21 -- Complaints over Cullen nomination as candidates line up for snap BC election
September 21 -- Equity in the election: NDP chooses retired MP over Tahltan woman for Stikine riding, despite policy (audio)
September 21 -- BC NDP nominates former MP for Stikine riding over Indigenous woman, despite equity policy 
September 20 --  Nomination for NDP Stikine candidate hits policy snag 
September 20 -- Indigenous leader seeking BC NDP Stikine nomination wants equity policy to nullify star candidate
September 19 -- BC NDP election hopeful calling on party to apply gender mandate, block Nathan Cullen from consideration
September 18 -- Former MP Nathan Cullen announces bid to become BC NDP candidate
September 17 -- Northwest nominations for potential election (video)
September 17 -- Cullen announces bid for provincial NDP nomination for Stikine riding
September 17 -- With election drums sounding, Nathan Cullen announces quest for the nomination for NDP in Stikine NCR 
September 17 -- Nathan Cullen seeks Stikine NDP nomination



Doug Donaldson will not seek re-election


September 15 -- Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson to step away from provincial politics at call of the next election NCR
September 15 -- Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson not seeking re-election
September 14 -- Donaldson not running for re-election
September 14 -- Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson not seeking re-election in upcoming election



Nechako-Lakes

Candidates


Margo Maley -- Independent
Jon Rempel -- Libertarian
John Rustad
-- BC Liberals (incumbent).
Anne Marie Sam -- NDP
Dan Stuart -- Christian Heritage Party

November 5 -- BC's Mail in Ballots to be counted starting tomorrow  NCR


October 26 -- Northwest Election results (video)
October 23 -- BC Liberal candidate accused of backing pandemic conspiracy theories
October 23 -- Meet the candidates of the Nechako Lakes riding
October 23 -- Advance Polls show varying levels of interest in 2020 Provincial election across Northwest  NCR 
October 22 -- Nearly 20$ of eligible voters vote early in Stikine riding for 2020 provincial election
October 15 -- Advance voting in Burns Lake begins today
October 14 -- Strong values underpin Christian Heritage Party candidate
October 14 -- BC Libertarian Candidate John Rempel's second run
October 14 -- Helping individuals - a big lesson in politics, says Rustad
October 14 -- Independent Margo Maley ready for her first provincial elections
October 14 -- Northwest Indigenous candidates gain higher profile as campaign heads towards homestretch NCR
 October  7 -- Incumbent BC Liberal MLA John Rustad will run for the fifth time
October 7 -- NDP candidate battled cancer this spring 
October 1  --Ecosocialist Party pulls all candidates from the provincial election


September 30 -- Third candidate joins Nechako Lakes riding race
September 18 -- Anne Marie Sam seeks NDP nomination for Nechako-Lakes riding
September 17 -- Northwest nominations for potential election (video)
September 17 -- BC NDP announces Skeena and Nechako Lakes nominees


You can find more notes on provincial politics from our archive page here.

A wider overview of the provincial scene is available through our political blog D'Arcy McGee.

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