Burnaby East
Reah Arora (NDP) won Burnaby East in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 51.85% of the vote, 2,292 votes ahead of Simon Chandler (Conservative). Turnout was 54.95%.
2024 election results in Burnaby East
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reah Arora | NDP | 10,490 | 51.85% | Elected |
| Simon Chandler | Conservative | 8,198 | 40.52% | |
| Tara Shushtarian | Green | 1,544 | 7.63% |
Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes, October 19, 2024. * Member of the 42nd Parliament (a sitting or former MLA at the time). The winner is the candidate with the most votes.
Key numbers
In Burnaby East at the close of voting.
20,232 valid and 41 rejected ballots.
3.50 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Burnaby East ranks 40 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 2,292 votes (11.33 percentage points); it would have taken 1,147 voters switching from Reah Arora to Simon Chandler to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 51.85% here.
The seat after 2024
These are 2024 election results. The person who holds a seat can change between general elections through resignations, by-elections or a change of party, so use the Legislative Assembly’s member directory for the current MLA.
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Burnaby East FAQ
Who won Burnaby East in the 2024 BC election?
Reah Arora (NDP) won Burnaby East with 10,490 votes (51.85%), ahead of Simon Chandler (Conservative) with 8,198 (40.52%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Burnaby East in 2024?
20,273 of 36,896 registered voters voted in Burnaby East, a turnout of 54.95%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Burnaby East?
The winning margin was 2,292 votes (11.33 percentage points), the 40th closest of BC's 93 ridings.