Skeena
Claire Rattée (Conservative) won Skeena in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 51.20% of the vote, 824 votes ahead of Sarah Zimmerman (NDP). Turnout was 55.82%.
2024 election results in Skeena
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Rattée | Conservative | 6,243 | 51.20% | Elected |
| Sarah Zimmerman | NDP | 5,419 | 44.44% | |
| Teri Young | Green | 406 | 3.33% | |
| Irwin Jeffrey | Christian Heritage Party of B.C. | 126 | 1.03% |
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 Skeena at the close of voting.
12,194 valid and 23 rejected ballots.
2.63 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Skeena ranks 26 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 824 votes (6.76 percentage points); it would have taken 413 voters switching from Claire Rattée to Sarah Zimmerman to flip the result. Province-wide the Conservative took 43.28% of the vote, compared with 51.20% 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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Skeena FAQ
Who won Skeena in the 2024 BC election?
Claire Rattée (Conservative) won Skeena with 6,243 votes (51.20%), ahead of Sarah Zimmerman (NDP) with 5,419 (44.44%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Skeena in 2024?
12,217 of 21,885 registered voters voted in Skeena, a turnout of 55.82%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Skeena?
The winning margin was 824 votes (6.76 percentage points), the 26th closest of BC's 93 ridings.