Cowichan Valley
Debra Toporowski (NDP) won Cowichan Valley in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 40.51% of the vote, 849 votes ahead of John Koury (Conservative). Turnout was 63.52%.
2024 election results in Cowichan Valley
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Toporowski | NDP | 11,795 | 40.51% | Elected |
| John Koury | Conservative | 10,946 | 37.59% | |
| Cammy Lockwood | Green | 5,773 | 19.83% | |
| Eden Haythornthwaite | Independent | 341 | 1.17% | |
| Jon Coleman | Unaffiliated | 263 | 0.90% |
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 Cowichan Valley at the close of voting.
29,118 valid and 39 rejected ballots.
5.07 points above the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Cowichan Valley ranks 17 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 849 votes (2.92 percentage points); it would have taken 425 voters switching from Debra Toporowski to John Koury to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 40.51% 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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Cowichan Valley FAQ
Who won Cowichan Valley in the 2024 BC election?
Debra Toporowski (NDP) won Cowichan Valley with 11,795 votes (40.51%), ahead of John Koury (Conservative) with 10,946 (37.59%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Cowichan Valley in 2024?
29,157 of 45,901 registered voters voted in Cowichan Valley, a turnout of 63.52%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Cowichan Valley?
The winning margin was 849 votes (2.92 percentage points), the 17th closest of BC's 93 ridings.