Abbotsford-Mission by-election: cancelled
Elections BC cancelled the September 26, 2026 by-election on September 22, when Premier Eby called a provincial general election. Abbotsford-Mission voters choose their MLA on October 24, along with the rest of the province (Elections BC).
Quick answers
- Status: Cancelled September 22, 2026, when the general election was called.
- Ballots already cast: Do not count. Anyone who voted in the by-election must vote again.
- What happens now: Abbotsford-Mission is part of the October 24, 2026 general election; nominations closed October 3 and the final candidate list is available.
- By-election candidates (for reference): Pam Alexis (NDP), Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative), Stephen Fowler (Green), Lakhwinder Jhaj (CentreBC), Jeff Monds (Libertarian); the final general-election list differs (official candidate list).
What happened
Elections BC says: “A provincial general election has been called. The 2026 Abbotsford-Mission by-election has been cancelled.” Voting in the by-election ended and any ballots cast will not count toward the general election (Elections BC). The by-election had been called after Conservative MLA Reann Gasper resigned on August 24, 2026 (Elections BC); nominations for it had closed September 5 with five candidates confirmed (Elections BC), and advance voting was already under way when the general election was called.
See why Eby called the October 24 election and current party leaders, including the current interim Conservative leader. Kerry-Lynne Findlay had been the Conservative candidate in this cancelled by-election.
Background: by-election candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Alexis | BC NDP | NDP candidate in this riding in 2024 (44.62%, official result). |
| Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Conservative | Elected leader of the BC Conservatives May 30, 2026; resigned as leader September 20. |
| Stephen Fowler | Green | |
| Lakhwinder Jhaj | CentreBC | |
| Jeff Monds | Libertarian |
This was the confirmed candidate list for the cancelled by-election (Elections BC). It is not the general-election ballot; see the final 2026 candidate list.
How Abbotsford-Mission voted in 2024
At the October 19, 2024 general election, Conservative Reann Gasper won Abbotsford-Mission with 13,523 votes (55.38%), ahead of NDP candidate Pam Alexis with 10,894 votes (44.62%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes. See the Abbotsford-Mission riding page and the province-wide 2024 results.
This is background, not a forecast: general elections often differ from by-elections in turnout and campaign focus, and BC Vote Watch does not publish riding-level predictions.
Abbotsford-Mission FAQ
Is the Abbotsford-Mission by-election still happening?
No. Elections BC cancelled it on September 22, 2026, when Premier Eby called the provincial general election. Abbotsford-Mission voters now take part in the October 24 general election instead (Elections BC).
Why was the by-election cancelled?
Under the Election Act, calling a general election dissolves the Legislature and cancels any pending by-election; the riding is folded into the province-wide vote (Wikipedia summary).
Do votes already cast in the by-election count?
No. Elections BC says voting in the by-election ended and any ballots cast will not count toward the general election; anyone who voted in the by-election must vote again on October 24 (Elections BC).
Who was running in the cancelled by-election?
Five candidates had been confirmed: Pam Alexis (BC NDP), Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative Party), Stephen Fowler (BC Green Party), Lakhwinder Jhaj (CentreBC) and Jeff Monds (Libertarian) (Elections BC candidate list). The final general-election list differs: Darryl Kropp is the Conservative candidate and the BC Green Party has no candidate in this riding.
Why was there going to be a by-election in Abbotsford-Mission?
Elections BC said MLA Reann Gasper resigned on August 24, 2026 (Elections BC). She had won the seat for the Conservatives in 2024.
Is Kerry-Lynne Findlay running in the October 24 general election?
No. The final Elections BC candidate list does not include Findlay in Abbotsford-Mission; Darryl Kropp is the Conservative candidate there. Findlay had been running in the cancelled by-election.
Who can vote in Abbotsford-Mission on October 24?
Canadian citizens aged 18 or older who are BC residents; see how to vote in BC for the general rules and ID requirements (Elections BC).