Kootenay Central
Brittny Anderson (NDP) won Kootenay Central in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 39.63% of the vote, 1,749 votes ahead of Kelly Vandenberghe (Conservative). Turnout was 64.28%.
2024 election results in Kootenay Central
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittny Anderson * | NDP | 8,716 | 39.63% | Elected |
| Kelly Vandenberghe | Conservative | 6,967 | 31.67% | |
| Nicole Charlwood | Green | 4,123 | 18.74% | |
| Corinne Mori | Independent | 2,190 | 9.96% |
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 Kootenay Central at the close of voting.
21,996 valid and 38 rejected ballots.
5.83 points above the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Kootenay Central ranks 32 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 1,749 votes (7.96 percentage points); it would have taken 875 voters switching from Brittny Anderson to Kelly Vandenberghe to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 39.63% 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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Kootenay Central FAQ
Who won Kootenay Central in the 2024 BC election?
Brittny Anderson (NDP) won Kootenay Central with 8,716 votes (39.63%), ahead of Kelly Vandenberghe (Conservative) with 6,967 (31.67%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Kootenay Central in 2024?
22,034 of 34,278 registered voters voted in Kootenay Central, a turnout of 64.28%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Kootenay Central?
The winning margin was 1,749 votes (7.96 percentage points), the 32nd closest of BC's 93 ridings.