NDP Leads in Tight B.C. Election Race

The British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Premier David Eby, is projected to win the provincial election, but it remains uncertain whether they will form a majority or minority government. They currently hold 46 seats and lead by a narrow margin in Surrey-Guildford, which could secure them a majority if they win it. The B.C. Conservatives have been elected in 44 seats, and the Green Party in two, with the final outcome hinging on approximately 22,000 absentee ballots. The close race has prompted potential judicial recounts, especially in tightly contested ridings like Surrey City Centre and Juan de Fuca-Malahat. The final results are expected after absentee counts are completed, with the possibility of recounts if margins remain tight.