Nanaimo-Gabriola Island
Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) won Nanaimo-Gabriola Island in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 52.75% of the vote, 5,030 votes ahead of Dale Parker (Conservative). Turnout was 59.96%.
2024 election results in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Malcolmson * | NDP | 14,663 | 52.75% | Elected |
| Dale Parker | Conservative | 9,633 | 34.65% | |
| Shirley Lambrecht | Green | 3,502 | 12.60% |
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 Nanaimo-Gabriola Island at the close of voting.
27,798 valid and 57 rejected ballots.
1.51 points above the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Nanaimo-Gabriola Island ranks 60 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 5,030 votes (18.10 percentage points); it would have taken 2,516 voters switching from Sheila Malcolmson to Dale Parker to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 52.75% 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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Nanaimo-Gabriola Island FAQ
Who won Nanaimo-Gabriola Island in the 2024 BC election?
Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) won Nanaimo-Gabriola Island with 14,663 votes (52.75%), ahead of Dale Parker (Conservative) with 9,633 (34.65%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island in 2024?
27,855 of 46,454 registered voters voted in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, a turnout of 59.96%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island?
The winning margin was 5,030 votes (18.10 percentage points), the 60th closest of BC's 93 ridings.