B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau Loses Seat in 2024 Provincial Election

Furstenau's defeat in Victoria-Beacon Hill marks a significant setback for the Greens, despite potential gains in other ridings.

Sonia Furstenau lost her seat to NDP incumbent Grace Lore in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding, a traditional NDP stronghold.
The B.C. Green Party, under Furstenau's leadership, aimed to maintain its official party status by securing at least two seats in the legislature.
Rob Botterell was declared elected in Saanich North and the Islands, while Jeremy Valeriote was leading in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.
Furstenau's decision to switch ridings was seen as a political gamble, influenced by boundary changes in her previous Cowichan Valley seat.
Despite the loss, Furstenau expressed optimism about the Greens' future role and pledged support for the next party leader.