B.C. Election Deadlock: NDP and Conservatives Await Final Vote Count

With no clear majority, the Green Party holds potential sway as kingmaker in British Columbia's tight election race.

Both the NDP and the Conservative Party of B.C. are leading or elected in 46 and 45 seats respectively, with the Greens holding two, leaving no party with a clear majority.
Recounts and the tallying of nearly 50,000 absentee and mail-in ballots are expected to determine the final outcome, scheduled from October 26 to October 28.
NDP Leader David Eby is open to negotiating with the Green Party for a minority government, though the Greens have stated they are not yet ready for discussions.
Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau, despite losing her seat, remains at the helm and has only engaged in talks with the NDP, criticizing the Conservatives for offensive remarks by some candidates.
The election has underscored key voter concerns, including affordability and public safety, which both the NDP and Conservatives addressed in their platforms.