Esquimalt-Colwood
Darlene Rotchford (NDP) won Esquimalt-Colwood in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 51.47% of the vote, 6,586 votes ahead of John Wilson (Conservative). Turnout was 63.34%.
2024 election results in Esquimalt-Colwood
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Rotchford | NDP | 15,238 | 51.47% | Elected |
| John Wilson | Conservative | 8,652 | 29.22% | |
| Camille Currie | Green | 5,716 | 19.31% |
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 Esquimalt-Colwood at the close of voting.
29,606 valid and 37 rejected ballots.
4.89 points above the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Esquimalt-Colwood ranks 70 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 6,586 votes (22.25 percentage points); it would have taken 3,294 voters switching from Darlene Rotchford to John Wilson to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 51.47% 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.
More: all 93 BC ridings · 2024 results · BC election polls · how to vote.
Esquimalt-Colwood FAQ
Who won Esquimalt-Colwood in the 2024 BC election?
Darlene Rotchford (NDP) won Esquimalt-Colwood with 15,238 votes (51.47%), ahead of John Wilson (Conservative) with 8,652 (29.22%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Esquimalt-Colwood in 2024?
29,643 of 46,799 registered voters voted in Esquimalt-Colwood, a turnout of 63.34%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Esquimalt-Colwood?
The winning margin was 6,586 votes (22.25 percentage points), the 70th closest of BC's 93 ridings.