Burnaby North
Janet Routledge (NDP) won Burnaby North in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 53.26% of the vote, 2,066 votes ahead of Michael Wu (Conservative). Turnout was 53.42%.
2024 election results in Burnaby North
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Routledge * | NDP | 10,724 | 53.26% | Elected |
| Michael Wu | Conservative | 8,658 | 43.00% | |
| Martin Kendell | Independent | 754 | 3.74% |
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 North at the close of voting.
20,136 valid and 47 rejected ballots.
5.03 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Burnaby North ranks 38 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 2,066 votes (10.26 percentage points); it would have taken 1,034 voters switching from Janet Routledge to Michael Wu to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 53.26% 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 North FAQ
Who won Burnaby North in the 2024 BC election?
Janet Routledge (NDP) won Burnaby North with 10,724 votes (53.26%), ahead of Michael Wu (Conservative) with 8,658 (43.00%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Burnaby North in 2024?
20,183 of 37,785 registered voters voted in Burnaby North, a turnout of 53.42%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Burnaby North?
The winning margin was 2,066 votes (10.26 percentage points), the 38th closest of BC's 93 ridings.