Coquitlam-Maillardville
Jennifer Blatherwick (NDP) won Coquitlam-Maillardville in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 51.80% of the vote, 2,826 votes ahead of Hamed Najafi (Conservative). Turnout was 56.90%.
2024 election results in Coquitlam-Maillardville
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Blatherwick | NDP | 11,972 | 51.80% | Elected |
| Hamed Najafi | Conservative | 9,146 | 39.57% | |
| Nicola Spurling | Green | 1,461 | 6.32% | |
| Ken Holowanky | Independent | 535 | 2.31% |
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 Coquitlam-Maillardville at the close of voting.
23,114 valid and 26 rejected ballots.
1.55 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Coquitlam-Maillardville ranks 42 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 2,826 votes (12.23 percentage points); it would have taken 1,414 voters switching from Jennifer Blatherwick to Hamed Najafi to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 51.80% 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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Coquitlam-Maillardville FAQ
Who won Coquitlam-Maillardville in the 2024 BC election?
Jennifer Blatherwick (NDP) won Coquitlam-Maillardville with 11,972 votes (51.80%), ahead of Hamed Najafi (Conservative) with 9,146 (39.57%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Coquitlam-Maillardville in 2024?
23,140 of 40,666 registered voters voted in Coquitlam-Maillardville, a turnout of 56.90%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Coquitlam-Maillardville?
The winning margin was 2,826 votes (12.23 percentage points), the 42nd closest of BC's 93 ridings.