Richmond Centre
Hon Chan (Conservative) won Richmond Centre in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 51.99% of the vote, 2,465 votes ahead of Henry Yao (NDP). Turnout was 49.07%.
2024 election results in Richmond Centre
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hon Chan | Conservative | 8,426 | 51.99% | Elected |
| Henry Yao * | NDP | 5,961 | 36.78% | |
| Wendy Yuan | Unaffiliated | 1,028 | 6.34% | |
| Dickens Cheung | Independent | 556 | 3.43% | |
| Sunny Ho | Independent | 237 | 1.46% |
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 Richmond Centre at the close of voting.
16,208 valid and 61 rejected ballots.
9.38 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Richmond Centre ranks 54 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 2,465 votes (15.21 percentage points); it would have taken 1,233 voters switching from Hon Chan to Henry Yao to flip the result. Province-wide the Conservative took 43.28% of the vote, compared with 51.99% 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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Richmond Centre FAQ
Who won Richmond Centre in the 2024 BC election?
Hon Chan (Conservative) won Richmond Centre with 8,426 votes (51.99%), ahead of Henry Yao (NDP) with 5,961 (36.78%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Richmond Centre in 2024?
16,269 of 33,153 registered voters voted in Richmond Centre, a turnout of 49.07%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Richmond Centre?
The winning margin was 2,465 votes (15.21 percentage points), the 54th closest of BC's 93 ridings.