Abbotsford-Mission by-election 2026
Voters in Abbotsford-Mission choose a new MLA on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Five candidates are on the ballot, including Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who does not currently hold a seat in the Legislature.
Key facts
| Election day | Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Elections BC) |
|---|---|
| Advance voting | September 18–23, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Why it is being held | MLA Reann Gasper resigned on August 24, 2026 (Elections BC). |
| Nominations closed | September 5, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Registration | Online registration closed at midnight September 14 and phone registration at 8 p.m. that day; Elections BC says eligible voters can also register or update information in person on voting day. |
| Vote by mail | The deadline to request a voting package was September 20, 8 p.m. |
| Results | Preliminary results after 8 p.m. on September 26; final results announced October 1. |
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Alexis | BC NDP | NDP candidate in this riding in 2024 (44.62%, official result). |
| Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Conservative Party | Leader of the BC Conservatives since May 30, 2026; not currently an MLA. |
| Stephen Fowler | BC Green Party | |
| Lakhwinder Jhaj | CentreBC | |
| Jeff Monds | Libertarian |
Candidate list: Elections BC. Notes on Findlay are from this summary and BC party leaders.
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 also the province-wide 2024 results.
This is background, not a forecast: by-elections often differ from general elections in turnout and campaign focus, and BC Vote Watch does not publish riding-level predictions.
Abbotsford-Mission by-election FAQ
When is the Abbotsford-Mission by-election?
Saturday, September 26, 2026, with voting places open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting ran September 18–23 (Elections BC).
Who is running in the Abbotsford-Mission by-election?
Five candidates: 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).
Why is there a by-election in Abbotsford-Mission?
Elections BC says MLA Reann Gasper resigned on August 24, 2026 (Elections BC). She had won the seat for the Conservatives in 2024.
When will results be available?
Elections BC says preliminary results are published after 8 p.m. on election day and the final count is announced October 1 (Elections BC). This page will be updated after the results are official.
Who can vote in the by-election?
Canadian citizens aged 18 or older who live in the Abbotsford-Mission electoral district and have been BC residents since March 25, 2026, according to Elections BC. Eligible voters can register or update information online, by phone or in person on voting day.
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