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By Elora McCormack

2026 Provincial Election

Prince George-area candidates announced for 2026 provincial election

Oct 3, 2026 | 3:32 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The nomination period for candidates in the 2026 B.C. general election closed at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 3), and people are getting an idea of who will be on the ballot in three week’s time.

Elections BC notes it is reviewing all nominations received to ensure they meet the requirements set out in the Election Act. However, the most recent list of candidates running in the Prince George area has been released.

The following people have filed nomination papers to run for local MLA seats. They are listed alphabetically by last name. (i) indicates incumbent MLA:

Prince George-Mackenzie:

Kiel Giddens (i) – BC Conservative Party
Ian McMahon – BC NDP
Teri Young – BC Green Party

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Prince George-North Cariboo:

Denise Bardua – BC NDP
Sheldon Clare (i) – BC Conservative Party
Randy Thompson – BC Green Party

Prince George-Valemount

Rosalyn Bird (i) – BC Conservative Party
Carol Bourque – BC NDP
Jodie Capling – BC Green Party
Mitchell Lukoni – OneBC

Nechako Lakes

Diane Black – BC Conservative Party
Jesse Gervais – BC NDP
Clint Lambert – Independent

General voting day for the 2026 provincial election is set for Saturday, Oct. 24.

by Elora McCormack

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