Nechako Lakes
John Rustad (Conservative) won Nechako Lakes in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 67.45% of the vote, 4,684 votes ahead of Murphy Abraham (NDP). Turnout was 63.37%.
2024 election results in Nechako Lakes
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rustad * | Conservative | 7,851 | 67.45% | Elected |
| Murphy Abraham | NDP | 3,167 | 27.21% | |
| Douglas Gook | Green | 622 | 5.34% |
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 Nechako Lakes at the close of voting.
11,640 valid and 25 rejected ballots.
4.92 points above the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Nechako Lakes ranks 90 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 4,684 votes (40.24 percentage points); it would have taken 2,343 voters switching from John Rustad to Murphy Abraham to flip the result. Province-wide the Conservative took 43.28% of the vote, compared with 67.45% 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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Nechako Lakes FAQ
Who won Nechako Lakes in the 2024 BC election?
John Rustad (Conservative) won Nechako Lakes with 7,851 votes (67.45%), ahead of Murphy Abraham (NDP) with 3,167 (27.21%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Nechako Lakes in 2024?
11,665 of 18,407 registered voters voted in Nechako Lakes, a turnout of 63.37%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Nechako Lakes?
The winning margin was 4,684 votes (40.24 percentage points), the 90th closest of BC's 93 ridings.