Surrey-Newton
Jessie Sunner (NDP) won Surrey-Newton in the October 19, 2024 BC election with 51.17% of the vote, 1,266 votes ahead of Tegjot Bal (Conservative). Turnout was 50.81%.
2024 election results in Surrey-Newton
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Sunner | NDP | 7,924 | 51.17% | Elected |
| Tegjot Bal | Conservative | 6,658 | 42.99% | |
| Amrit Birring | Freedom Party of BC | 371 | 2.40% | |
| Japreet Lehal | Unaffiliated | 344 | 2.22% | |
| Joginder Singh Randhawa | Independent | 189 | 1.22% |
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 Surrey-Newton at the close of voting.
15,486 valid and 36 rejected ballots.
7.64 points below the province-wide 58.45%.
How close was it?
Surrey-Newton ranks 33 of 93 among the closest races in 2024 (1 is the closest). The winning margin was 1,266 votes (8.18 percentage points); it would have taken 634 voters switching from Jessie Sunner to Tegjot Bal to flip the result. Province-wide the NDP took 44.87% of the vote, compared with 51.17% 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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Surrey-Newton FAQ
Who won Surrey-Newton in the 2024 BC election?
Jessie Sunner (NDP) won Surrey-Newton with 7,924 votes (51.17%), ahead of Tegjot Bal (Conservative) with 6,658 (42.99%). Source: Elections BC Statement of Votes.
What was voter turnout in Surrey-Newton in 2024?
15,522 of 30,549 registered voters voted in Surrey-Newton, a turnout of 50.81%, compared with 58.45% province-wide.
How close was the race in Surrey-Newton?
The winning margin was 1,266 votes (8.18 percentage points), the 33rd closest of BC's 93 ridings.