B.C. Conservatives Challenge Election Results Over Alleged Voting Irregularities

Party leader John Rustad calls for an independent inquiry into the 2024 provincial election, citing claims of non-citizen voting and voter coercion in a key riding.

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad alleges voting irregularities in the Surrey-Guildford riding, where the NDP won by 22 votes, securing a one-seat majority in the legislature.
The Conservatives claim evidence of non-citizens voting, double voting, and coercion of senior care home residents, though no proof has been provided for some allegations.
Elections BC has stated confidence in the integrity of the election but is reviewing the complaint and has expressed willingness to cooperate with an independent inquiry if authorized by the legislature.
Former Conservative candidate Honveer Singh Randhawa plans to petition the B.C. Supreme Court to overturn the results in Surrey-Guildford, citing 21 disputed mail-in ballots from a care home.
Rustad has recommended reforms to the Elections Act, including clearer verification of Canadian citizenship for voters and a temporary suspension of penalties to encourage whistleblowers to come forward.