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MLA in Vernon-Lumby · BC provincial 2026

# Harwinder Sandhu

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, running again for the BC NDP in Vernon-Lumby.

Harwinder Sandhu has been an MLA since 2020 and won Vernon-Lumby in 2024 with 42.69% of the vote. In 2026 she moved a motion asking the Province to set fair rates for private wastewater utilities, and spoke on long-term care and independent theatres.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page

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*Harwinder SandhuMLAv.*

[Image: BC NDP campaign](https://harwindersandhu.bcndp.ca/)

Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Harwinder Sandhu's 12 commitments, 16 dated actions and 9 statements in the legislature from 2026, with 5 news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases that quote her.

**12**Commitments **16**Programs **5**News articles **34**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Harwinder Sandhu?

No campaign event for Harwinder Sandhu was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-09-30. The dates below are voting days.

Checked September 30, 2026 · All event times are Pacific time. Recheck the organizer before travelling.

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

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<summary>View every date through Oct 24

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1. Oct 9No appearance confirmed
2. Oct 10No appearance confirmed
3. Oct 11No appearance confirmed
4. Oct 12No appearance confirmed
5. Oct 13No appearance confirmed
6. Oct 14No appearance confirmed
7. Oct 15No appearance confirmed
8. Oct 16<a href="#event-advance-voting">Voting day </a>
9. Oct 17No appearance confirmed
10. Oct 18No appearance confirmed
11. Oct 19No appearance confirmed
12. Oct 20No appearance confirmed
13. Oct 21No appearance confirmed
14. Oct 22No appearance confirmed
15. Oct 23No appearance confirmed
16. Oct 24<a href="#event-election-day">Voting day </a>

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### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting begins
- Oct 24General voting day

At official British Columbia voting places. These dates apply to every voter and are not candidate appearances. [Find your voting place](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/where-to-vote/)

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

On dates without a confirmed appearance the public schedule is unknown; the candidate may still have activities that day. This static page changes only when its research is updated.

01 / Introduction

## About Harwinder Sandhu

Harwinder Sandhu is the BC NDP candidate in Vernon-Lumby on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. She won the district in 2024 with 11,837 votes, 42.69% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. Dennis Giesbrecht of the Conservative Party had 11,361 votes.

She first won in 2020 in Vernon-Monashee with 10,222 votes, 36.56%, defeating the sitting member, Eric Foster. The government named her Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture on November 18, 2024. The government's page says she earlier served as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care.

The government's biography page says she worked as a registered nurse at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and in community nursing, and as a patient care coordinator. In the legislature in March 2026 she said she had worked in health care in B.C. for more than 20 years.

In 2026 she moved Motion 208 on private wastewater utility rates, which came from residents of Silver Star, and spoke in debates on long-term care reporting and on liquor service in independent theatres. Her campaign page describes her as a community activist and a longtime Vernon resident; that is the campaign's own description.

Read the sources 

Promises / Commitments and evidence

## Commitments and the available evidence.

Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery.

12 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · HousingNot established

### Regulate the rates of private wastewater utilities

On May 25, 2026, Sandhu moved Motion 208 in the legislature. It calls on the provincial government to close the gap in price rules for private wastewater utility companies so they charge fair rates. In her speech she said the motion calls on government to introduce legislation.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The transcript records her moving the motion and speaking for it. Debate was adjourned the same day and voche.me found no vote on it. She gave no cost, no date and no number of homes covered.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the motion come to a vote, or does a bill on wastewater rates follow?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, 2026-05-25](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Negotiations drag on 3 years for North Okanagan sewer transfer at Silver Star](https://saobserver.net/2026/06/02/negotiations-drag-on-3-years-for-north-okanagan-sewer-transfer-at-silver-star/)Reporting · Salmon Arm Observer

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Strengthen health care, housing and child care

When she announced she would seek a third term, Sandhu said the work ahead includes strengthening health care, housing and child care, as reported by the Vernon Morning Star on September 23, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of aims. It names no measure, number, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does her campaign publish housing measures of its own?</dd></dl></details>



- [Vernon-Lumby incumbent MLA to seek third term](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/09/23/vernon-lumby-incumbent-mla-to-seek-third-term/)Reporting · Vernon Morning Star

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Long-term care: staff the beds and protect bedside time

In the debate on Bill M232, a Conservative bill on long-term care wait-list reporting, Sandhu said government will keep working toward the national standard of four hours of direct care per resident per day. She raised a concern that new monthly reporting rules could add paperwork for nurses and care aides.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She described the government record: more than $3 billion for long-term care buildings and 96 beds at Creekside Landing in Vernon. Those are her statements in debate. She gave no date for the four-hour standard.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the government publish a date for the four-hour direct care standard?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, 2026-03-02](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyIn progress

### Mental-health screening tool for Interior police

A government release on May 22, 2026 quotes Sandhu on HealthIM, a digital tool for police who respond to a person in a mental-health crisis. The release says the tool launched at RCMP detachments in the Interior on April 29, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The program belongs to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The release quotes her as the local MLA. It gives no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the ministry report how the tool is used?</dd></dl></details>



- [Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in Interior](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0044-000580)Official record · BC Gov News

2026 · EducationIn progress

### More trades training seats close to home

A government release on June 11, 2026 quotes Sandhu on 256 new trades training seats at Okanagan College. She said training close to home helps students and local employers.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The seats are a government program announced by the Premier. The release quotes her as the local MLA.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Are the 256 seats filled in 2026-27?</dd></dl></details>



- [Expanding skilled-trades training in Okanagan](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0028-000691)Official record · BC Gov News

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### More skilled tradespeople for major projects

A government release on September 17, 2026 quotes Sandhu on more than 800 new trades training seats at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. She said the region needs more skilled tradespeople.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The seats are a program of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. The release quotes her as the local MLA.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the ministry report how many of the seats are filled?</dd></dl></details>



- [Expanding skilled-trades training opens doors in Thompson-Okanagan](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0044-001080)Official record · BC Gov News

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### High-speed internet for rural Thompson-Okanagan

A government release on June 10, 2026 quotes Sandhu on a $63-million federal and provincial investment in fibre-optic internet for as many as 4,000 households in 50 communities. The release says Telus expects to finish the network in 2029.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The program belongs to the Ministry of Citizens' Services and the federal government. The release quotes her as the local MLA.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the network finished in 2029?</dd></dl></details>



- [Expanding high-speed internet access to Thompson-Okanagan communities](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026CITZ0007-000683)Official record · BC Gov News

2026 · EconomyApproved

### Let independent theatres serve liquor at mixed-age films

On May 25, 2026, Sandhu spoke against an amendment to Motion M207 and for the original motion, which asks to let small independent theatres serve liquor during mixed-age film screenings. She said the change would help local businesses such as the Towne Theatre in Vernon.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The transcript records the amendment defeated and the motion approved the same day, with no names recorded. A motion asks government to act; voche.me found no rule change after it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province change the liquor rules for theatres?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, 2026-05-25](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · ClimateIn progress

### Flood protection in the Okanagan

A government release on June 9, 2026 quotes Sandhu on flood protection projects in Vernon, Lumby and Penticton. The release says construction of two setback dikes in Lumby, close to one kilometre in total, begins in summer 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The projects belong to the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and to local governments. The release quotes her as the local MLA.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Are the Lumby dikes built?</dd></dl></details>



- [Protecting people, communities in the Okanagan](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026EMCR0027-000671)Official record · BC Gov News

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Prepare for wildfire season

In a statement in the legislature on March 30, 2026, Sandhu asked people to prepare for wildfire season and thanked the Ministry of Forests for $15 million of wildfire risk reduction work on the Aberdeen Plateau.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The $15 million is ministry spending she named. She proposed no measure of her own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the Aberdeen Plateau work finished?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, 2026-03-30](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP cost of living plan

The BC NDP platform page lists helping with daily costs as one of its six headings and names ICBC rate cuts and the end of MSP premiums. The page does not name Sandhu.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Sandhu speak on these measures during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP: Action for you](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP
- [Harwinder Sandhu campaign page](https://harwindersandhu.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### BC NDP position on taxes

The BC NDP platform page says the party cancelled tax cuts for the top 2% of earners. The page does not name Sandhu.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no statement by Sandhu on taxes in 2026 beyond her recorded votes.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Sandhu speak on taxes during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP: Action for you](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes and motions where an official source names her. A government program is the government's; it is listed here where a release quotes her, and it earns her no record point.

May 25Debate adjourned; no vote found

### Moved Motion 208 on private wastewater utility rates

Sandhu moved Motion 208, which calls on the provincial government to address the gap in price rules for private wastewater utilities. She spoke for it and against an amendment to add water utilities.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcript names her as the mover. Another member moved to adjourn the debate the same day.

</details>

- [Hansard, 2026-05-25](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 25Motion approved

### Spoke against the amendment to Motion M207

Sandhu spoke against an amendment to the motion on liquor service in independent movie theatres. The amendment was defeated and the motion approved.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

No names were recorded in either vote. The transcript names her as a speaker against the amendment.

</details>

- [Hansard, 2026-05-25](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 2Debate adjourned on her motion

### Spoke in the debate on Bill M232, long-term care reporting

Sandhu spoke on a Conservative member's bill that would require monthly public reports on long-term care wait-lists, and moved to adjourn the debate.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcript names her as the speaker and as the member who moved adjournment.

</details>

- [Hansard, 2026-03-02](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes on the budget motion.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the Supply Act, 2026-2027 (Bill 22)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes at third reading of the bill that approves government spending for the year.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes at second and third reading, and no on an amendment at second reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her votes.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the Freedom of Information amendment bill (Bill 9)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes at second and third reading of Bill 9, and no on an amendment at second reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her votes.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 13Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on two amendments to the Residential Tenancy Amendment Act (Bill 11)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting no on two Conservative amendments to clause 7 of Bill 11.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her votes on the amendments only.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 6)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 21Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 14)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 12)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 20Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act (Bill M233)

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting no at second reading of this member's bill.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on first reading of a bill to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting no at first reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

A first reading vote decides whether a bill is introduced.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 12Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on first reading of the Human Rights Code Repeal Act

The recorded vote index lists Sandhu voting no at first reading. She also voted yes on Motion 13, support for the human rights code.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

A first reading vote decides whether a bill is introduced.

</details>

- [Voting records by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 29Launched

### HealthIM launched at Interior RCMP detachments

A government release says the mental-health screening tool for police launched in the Interior on April 29, 2026, and quotes Sandhu as the local MLA.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The program belongs to the ministry. The release does not give her a role in delivering it.

</details>

- [Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in Interior](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0044-000580)Official record · BC Gov News

Jun 9Two projects finished; Lumby projects starting

### Flood protection projects in Vernon, Lumby and Penticton

A government release lists finished projects in Vernon and Penticton and two Lumby projects due to start, and quotes Sandhu as the local MLA.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The projects belong to the ministry and local governments.

</details>

- [Protecting people, communities in the Okanagan](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026EMCR0027-000671)Official record · BC Gov News

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

Read original statements and reporting, or open the publisher’s video. A summary of a speech is labelled separately from a full recording.

Feb 23Speech

### Statement on the Vernon Winter Carnival and Tumbler Ridge

Sandhu spoke about the community response to the Tumbler Ridge shootings and thanked Vernon Winter Carnival volunteers.

- [Hansard, 2026-02-23](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 2Speech

### Debate on Bill M232, long-term care reporting

Sandhu described the government's long-term care record and said new reporting rules could add paperwork for care staff.

- [Hansard, 2026-03-02](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 5Speech

### Statement for International Women's Day

Sandhu spoke about her first day in the legislature on March 8, 2021, and about the right to vote for South Asian Canadians and for women.

- [Hansard, 2026-03-05](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 30Speech

### Statement on wildfire preparedness

Sandhu asked people to prepare for wildfire season and named $15 million of ministry work on the Aberdeen Plateau.

- [Hansard, 2026-03-30](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 16Speech

### Statement on health care auxiliaries

Sandhu recognized the B.C. Association of Health Care Auxiliaries before its conference in Vernon.

- [Hansard, 2026-04-16](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 29Speech

### Statement on farmers markets

Speaking as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Sandhu named local markets and the Buy B.C. program.

- [Hansard, 2026-04-29](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 19Speech

### Statement on Cycling Without Age, Vernon-Coldstream

Sandhu thanked the volunteers who give seniors free trishaw rides.

- [Hansard, 2026-05-19](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 25Speech

### Debate on Motions M207 and M208

Sandhu spoke for liquor service in independent theatres and moved her own motion on private wastewater utility rates.

- [Hansard, 2026-05-25](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Speech

### Statement to the graduates of 2026

Sandhu congratulated graduates of schools in the Vernon-Lumby area.

- [Hansard, 2026-05-28](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Accountability / Findings, disputes and responses

## Controversies & public scrutiny

Records are labelled by type, including official findings, civil proceedings and political disputes where applicable. Each entry identifies the response found in the sources and the latest status verified for this page.

No reviewed entries have been added to this section yet. This is a research gap, not a finding about the candidate.

News coverage / Original publishers

## Read the reporting

A dated reading list from independent publishers. The headings below are voche.me summaries; follow each link for the original article, context and any corrections.

June 2, 2026Reporting

Salmon Arm Observer

### Silver Star sewer transfer talks and her motion

Reports the regional district's talks on a sewer system at Silver Star and quotes Sandhu on her motion.

- [Negotiations drag on 3 years for North Okanagan sewer transfer at Silver Star](https://saobserver.net/2026/06/02/negotiations-drag-on-3-years-for-north-okanagan-sewer-transfer-at-silver-star/)Reporting · Salmon Arm Observer

August 21, 2026Reporting

Vernon Morning Star

### North Okanagan wastewater project under construction

Reports the start of a regional wastewater project and quotes Sandhu as parliamentary secretary for agriculture.

- [Construction underway on $49-plus million North Okanagan wastewater project](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/construction-underway-on-49-plus-million-north-okanagan-wastewater-project/)Reporting · Vernon Morning Star

September 23, 2026Reporting

Vernon Morning Star

### Sandhu to seek a third term

Reports that Sandhu will run again and quotes her on the work ahead.

- [Vernon-Lumby incumbent MLA to seek third term](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/09/23/vernon-lumby-incumbent-mla-to-seek-third-term/)Reporting · Vernon Morning Star

September 27, 2026Reporting

Today in BC

### Kevin Acton named Conservative candidate

Reports the Conservative candidate against Sandhu and the 2024 result.

- [Kevin Acton announced as Conservative candidate for Vernon-Lumby](https://todayinbc.com/2026/09/27/kevin-acton-announced-as-conservative-candidate-for-vernon-lumby/)Reporting · Today in BC

September 28, 2026Reporting

Vernon Morning Star

### OneBC names a candidate in Vernon-Lumby

Reports a third candidate for the riding, after Sandhu and Acton.

- [OneBC nominates Vernon woman for B.C. vote](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/09/28/onebc-nominates-vernon-woman-for-b-c-vote)Reporting · Vernon Morning Star

Research / 34 linked sources

## Check the evidence

Sources checked September 30, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.

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<summary>Official record 24 sources

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- <a href="https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF">Provincial candidate list, 2026 general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/">2026 provincial general election: key dates </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2024 provincial general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2020 provincial general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers">Executive Council and parliamentary secretaries of B.C. </a>

  Province of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-for-agriculture">Harwinder Sandhu, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture </a>

  Province of British Columbia
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0067-001590">Premier Eby names new cabinet, November 18, 2024 </a>

  BC Gov News · November 18, 2024
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm">Hansard members index, 2026 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm">Voting records by member, 2026 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html">Hansard, 2026-02-23 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · February 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html">Hansard, 2026-03-02 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303am-Hansard-n130.html">Hansard, 2026-03-03 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html">Hansard, 2026-03-05 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html">Hansard, 2026-03-30 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html">Hansard, 2026-04-16 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 16, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html">Hansard, 2026-04-29 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 29, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html">Hansard, 2026-05-19 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html">Hansard, 2026-05-25 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html">Hansard, 2026-05-28 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 28, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0044-000580">Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in Interior </a>

  BC Gov News · May 22, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026EMCR0027-000671">Protecting people, communities in the Okanagan </a>

  BC Gov News · June 9, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026CITZ0007-000683">Expanding high-speed internet access to Thompson-Okanagan communities </a>

  BC Gov News · June 10, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0028-000691">Expanding skilled-trades training in Okanagan </a>

  BC Gov News · June 11, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0044-001080">Expanding skilled-trades training opens doors in Thompson-Okanagan </a>

  BC Gov News · September 17, 2026

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- <a href="https://harwindersandhu.bcndp.ca/">Harwinder Sandhu campaign page </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/harwinder-sandhu-continue-take-action-people-bc-ndp-candidate-vernon-lumby">Harwinder Sandhu to continue to take action for people as BC NDP candidate in Vernon-Lumby </a>

  BC NDP · July 12, 2024
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you">BC NDP: Action for you </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases">BC NDP releases </a>

  BC NDP

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<summary>Reporting 6 sources

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- <a href="https://vernonmorningstar.com/2025/12/30/from-housing-to-health-care-mla-making-a-difference-in-vernon-lumby/">From housing to health care, MLA making a difference in Vernon-Lumby </a>

  Vernon Morning Star · December 30, 2025
- <a href="https://saobserver.net/2026/06/02/negotiations-drag-on-3-years-for-north-okanagan-sewer-transfer-at-silver-star/">Negotiations drag on 3 years for North Okanagan sewer transfer at Silver Star </a>

  Salmon Arm Observer · June 2, 2026
- <a href="https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/construction-underway-on-49-plus-million-north-okanagan-wastewater-project/">Construction underway on $49-plus million North Okanagan wastewater project </a>

  Vernon Morning Star · August 21, 2026
- <a href="https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/09/23/vernon-lumby-incumbent-mla-to-seek-third-term/">Vernon-Lumby incumbent MLA to seek third term </a>

  Vernon Morning Star · September 23, 2026
- <a href="https://todayinbc.com/2026/09/27/kevin-acton-announced-as-conservative-candidate-for-vernon-lumby/">Kevin Acton announced as Conservative candidate for Vernon-Lumby </a>

  Today in BC · September 27, 2026
- <a href="https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/09/28/onebc-nominates-vernon-woman-for-b-c-vote">OneBC nominates Vernon woman for B.C. vote </a>

  Vernon Morning Star · September 28, 2026

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Her campaign page lists no events and no measures of its own. Her Facebook and Instagram pages show a sign-in page to a direct read, so no post from them is used. Castanet reports on her could not be read, because castanet.net refuses automated reads; this includes a 2024 report on her appointment and a January 2026 report on her plans. A BC NDP caucus release from May 2026 on event funding in the North Okanagan could not be read, because bcndpcaucus.ca answered HTTP 503. The legislature data file voche.me uses lists no roles for her; her role as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture is taken from the government's cabinet release of November 18, 2024 and its current parliamentary secretaries page. The dates of her earlier role as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care were not found in an official record. Her work as a registered nurse is stated on the government biography page and in her own words in the legislature; voche.me did not check it with the nursing regulator. Votes are taken from the vote index only; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. Her short introductions of visitors in the legislature were not read. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Vernon-Lumby was found on this date. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-09-30: the Elections BC candidate list and the 2020 and 2024 statements of votes, the government's cabinet release and parliamentary secretaries page, the legislature's 2026 speech and vote indexes, ten 2026 transcripts where she spoke, five government releases that quote her, her campaign page, the BC NDP platform and releases pages, and news reports from 2025 and 2026.

Her commitments on this page come from what she said in the legislature, in government releases and to reporters. Her campaign page states no measures of its own. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

[Hansard members index, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votess.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture

Named on November 18, 2024 in the government's cabinet release.

[Government release, November 18, 2024](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0067-001590)

2024 to present

### MLA for Vernon-Lumby

Elected in 2024 with 11,837 votes, 42.69% of the valid vote.

[Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)

2020 to 2024

### MLA for Vernon-Monashee

Elected in 2020 with 10,222 votes, 36.56% of the valid vote.

[Elections BC statement of votes, 2020](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf)

Before 2024

### Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care

The government page says she held this role before her current one. It gives no dates.

[Government of B.C.](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-for-agriculture)

Before 2020

### Registered nurse and patient care coordinator

Stated on the government biography page: Vernon Jubilee Hospital and community nursing.

[Government of B.C.](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-for-agriculture)

04 / Questions & answers

## Questions for the candidate

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

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<summary>Is this an official page for Harwinder Sandhu?</summary>



No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Harwinder Sandhu's own campaign.

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<summary>What party is Harwinder Sandhu running with?</summary>



Harwinder Sandhu is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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<summary>Does Harwinder Sandhu currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Harwinder Sandhu currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture; MLA for Vernon-Lumby.

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<summary>How many sources does this Harwinder Sandhu profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 5 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.

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<summary>Why do some questions on Harwinder Sandhu's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Harwinder Sandhu in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.

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<summary>When is the election Harwinder Sandhu is running in?</summary>



The 2026 British Columbia election, including the MLA race, is decided on October 24, 2026.

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06 / Candidate contributions

## Space for campaign updates

### No campaign updates yet

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## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Government of B.C. · parliamentary secretary page ](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-for-agriculture)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Campaign page ](https://harwindersandhu.bcndp.ca/)Checked September 30, 2026

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