How to Vote

Your Vote, Your Ridings, and the Path to 50%

The BC Conservative Party is no longer a fringe movement—it is a government-in-waiting. We track the numbers so you know who will be leading that government.

On May 30, 2026, the Conservative Party of BC will announce its new leader. Unlike a general election, this race uses a specific set of rules designed to ensure the winner has broad support across all of British Columbia, from Vancouver to the Peace River.

1. Eligibility: Are You in "Good Standing"?

To cast a ballot, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Membership Deadline: You must be a member in good standing by 5:00 p.m. PT on April 18, 2026.

  • Age & Residency: You must be at least 14 years old and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident normally residing in British Columbia.

  • Verification: To prevent fraud, all members must provide identification that matches their official Elections BC voter file and verify their identity through the party’s secure portal.

2. The Voting System: Points Over People

The leadership is decided by a One-Member, One-Vote Preferential Secret Ballot, but those votes are filtered through a Weighted Electoral District System.

  • 100 Points Per Riding: Each of BC’s 93 provincial ridings is allocated exactly 100 points.

  • Proportional Splitting: The points in a riding are split based on the percentage of votes each candidate receives in that specific riding.

    • Example: If Candidate A gets 60% of the votes in Kamloops Centre, they get 60 points from that riding.

  • The "Rural Protection" Rule: If a riding has fewer than 100 members voting, the total points available for that riding will only equal the number of votes cast. This ensures that a riding must have at least 100 active voters to exert its full power.

3. The Preferential (Ranked) Ballot

You don't just pick one person; you rank your choices (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.).

  • Round 1: All 1st-choice votes are counted across the province. If a candidate receives more than 50% of the total points (4,651 points), they are declared the winner.

  • Elimination Rounds: If no one hits 50%, the candidate with the fewest points is eliminated. Their supporters' 2nd-choice votes are then distributed to the remaining candidates.

  • The Finish Line: This process repeats until one candidate crosses the 50% threshold.

4. Key Dates to Remember

  • April 18: Membership cut-off (The last day to join and be eligible to vote).

  • May 9: Voting period officially begins.

  • May 30: Voting closes and the winner is announced at the Leadership Convention.