The political scene in British Columbia is witnessing some notable shifts, according to new Léger polling.
The BC NDP continues to maintain its lead, albeit with a 4% decrease, now standing at 44%.
The significant news, however, is the sudden surge in the BC Conservative Party’s popularity, rising from 2% to 16%.
BC United, formerly known as the BC Liberals, has traditionally played a moderate, centre-right role in BC politics. However, it appears to be quickly losing ground.
BC United has experienced a 7% drop in support, now sitting at 27%. The BC Greens are also down by 4%, bringing their current support to 11%.
These shifts indicate that moderates and conservatives alike appear to be migrating towards the BC Conservatives as BC United struggles to retain their base.
Interesting trends
A regional breakdown reveals interesting trends as well. While Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island both show an NDP lead, the rest of BC presents a tighter race, with the NDP leading at 36%, followed closely by BC United at 32%, the Conservatives at 21%, and the Greens at 8%.
As BC United numbers bleed and Conservative Party support rises, British Columbia’s political landscape may be on the cusp of a significant transformation.
