Kootenay-Rockies
Pete Davis (Conservative) won Kootenay-Rockies in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 42.71% of the vote, 2,373 votes ahead of Tom Shypitka (Independent). Turnout was 60.79%.
2024 election results in Kootenay-Rockies
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Davis | Conservative | 8,217 | 42.71% | Elected |
| Tom Shypitka * | Independent | 5,844 | 30.37% | |
| Sam Atwal | NDP | 4,184 | 21.75% | |
| Kerri Wall | Green | 996 | 5.18% |
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-Rockies at the close of voting.
19,241 valid and 21 rejected ballots.
2.34 points above the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Kootenay-Rockies ranks 44 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 2,373 votes (12.34 percentage points); it would have taken 1,187 voters switching from Pete Davis to Tom Shypitka to flip the result. Province-wide the Conservative took 43.28% of the vote, compared with 42.71% 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-Rockies FAQ
Who won Kootenay-Rockies in the 2024 BC election?
Pete Davis (Conservative) won Kootenay-Rockies with 8,217 votes (42.71%), ahead of Tom Shypitka (Independent) with 5,844 (30.37%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Kootenay-Rockies in 2024?
19,262 of 31,684 registered voters voted in Kootenay-Rockies, a turnout of 60.79%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Kootenay-Rockies?
The winning margin was 2,373 votes (12.34 percentage points), the 44th closest of BC's 93 ridings.