Findlay's Conservatives Pull Ahead in Latest BC Model
A tightening contest in Vancouver and continued Conservative strength outside the Lower Mainland are reshaping the electoral map
Research Co.
New polling from Research Co is offering new insight into the situation in British Columbia and how residents currently feel about the political options available to them.
First, David Eby remains the most approved political leader in the field, posting a net approval rating of +13%. That puts him well ahead of Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who sits at -3%, though even she performs worse than Emily Lowan, who currently holds a +4% rating.
The final two leaders, both carrying large shares of undecided or unfamiliar respondents, are Karin Kirkpatrick and Dallas Brodie. Kirkpatrick records a net approval rating of -9%, while Brodie ranks last among the group at -14%.
Research Co also asked British Columbians a series of additional questions.
At the top of the list was whether British Columbia needs a new centre-right party to serve as an alternative to either the NDP or Conservatives. In response, 47% agreed with the idea, while just 29% disagreed.
Another 41% said it was time for the BC Liberals to return as a provincial political party, while 37% saw no need for their comeback. Following the BC United debacle, perhaps there is a reason for that.
Overall, 36% of British Columbians said they were pleased that Findlay was selected as the new Conservative leader, while a smaller 30% viewed her as the premier-in-waiting. The final question asked whether the Conservative Party is a “Free Enterprise” party, with 33% agreeing.
Now let’s move on to the model.
The Model
We have received two new polls following Findlay’s victory in the Conservative leadership race, along with one final poll conducted before the leadership results were announced.
Angus Reid, the poll conducted before Findlay’s victory, showed the Conservatives at 46% (+2), while the NDP fell to 36% (-6) and the Greens climbed to 13% (+4). Other parties came in at 4% (-3).
Leger found the BC Conservatives at 45% (+5 compared to Apr 6), while the NDP slipped to 41% (-3). The Greens also declined to 8% (-2), while other parties stood at roughly 6% (-1).
Research Co’s poll has the NDP at 42% (-2 compared to Oct 3, 2025), the Conservatives up to 42% (+4), and the Greens down to 9% (-3). The other parties, CNBC and ONEBC, registered 3% (-) and 2% (+1), respectively.
Now let’s move on to the model and map to see where things currently stand!
