Burnaby-New Westminster
Raj Chouhan (NDP) won Burnaby-New Westminster in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 59.99% of the vote, 4,486 votes ahead of Deepak Suri (Conservative). Turnout was 51.26%.
2024 election results in Burnaby-New Westminster
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Chouhan * | NDP | 10,647 | 59.99% | Elected |
| Deepak Suri | Conservative | 6,161 | 34.71% | |
| Daniel Kofi Ampong | Independent | 940 | 5.30% |
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-New Westminster at the close of voting.
17,748 valid and 89 rejected ballots.
7.19 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Burnaby-New Westminster ranks 74 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 4,486 votes (25.28 percentage points); it would have taken 2,244 voters switching from Raj Chouhan to Deepak Suri to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 59.99% 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-New Westminster FAQ
Who won Burnaby-New Westminster in the 2024 BC election?
Raj Chouhan (NDP) won Burnaby-New Westminster with 10,647 votes (59.99%), ahead of Deepak Suri (Conservative) with 6,161 (34.71%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Burnaby-New Westminster in 2024?
17,837 of 34,794 registered voters voted in Burnaby-New Westminster, a turnout of 51.26%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Burnaby-New Westminster?
The winning margin was 4,486 votes (25.28 percentage points), the 74th closest of BC's 93 ridings.