Adila Shaukat confirmed as BC NDP candidate in Chilliwack North
Elections BC confirmed Adila Shaukat as the BC NDP candidate in Chilliwack North on October 3. She holds a doctorate in evolutionary biology and worked as a constituency assistant to the late NDP MLA Dan Coulter.
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Adila Shaukat has been confirmed as the BC NDP candidate for Chilliwack North in the October 24 provincial election, the Chilliwack Progress reported on October 5. She faces Conservative incumbent Heather Maahs and CentreBC candidate Dan Grice on the ballot.
Shaukat is a Chilliwack resident with a doctorate in evolutionary biology from Imperial College London. She worked as a constituency assistant to the late NDP MLA Dan Coulter and has spent more than two years working with local community organizations in the riding, according to the Progress report.
The race in Chilliwack North
Three candidates are on the confirmed ballot in Chilliwack North: Adila Shaukat for the BC NDP, Heather Maahs for the Conservative Party of BC, and Dan Grice for CentreBC. Maahs is the current MLA and is seeking re-election.
Louis De Jaeger, who had sought the NDP nomination before being rejected through the party's approval process, announced his support for Shaukat. "I believe our riding deserves an alternative to the views and ideology guiding our current MLA's Conservative Party," De Jaeger said, according to the Progress.
What Shaukat says she will focus on
According to the Chilliwack Progress, Shaukat says she would focus on health care, public safety, affordable housing, and bringing costs down for residents. These priorities are stated in her campaign biography and reflect the positions she says she carried from her work in the community.
The riding of Chilliwack North has been held by the Conservatives. Maahs, the current MLA, is seeking another term. The BC NDP has said it is fielding candidates in 92 of the province's 93 ridings, having been unable to file a candidate in Peace River North before the October 3 deadline. The confirmed ballot in Chilliwack North gives voters a choice between three parties: the BC NDP, the Conservative Party of BC, and CentreBC.
What voters can do
Voters in Chilliwack North go to the polls on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21. To see more about Shaukat's background and the other candidates in this riding, visit /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/adila-shaukat.
Questions this story answers
Who is Adila Shaukat?
Adila Shaukat is the BC NDP candidate for Chilliwack North in the October 24, 2026, provincial election. The Chilliwack Progress reported on October 5 that she holds a doctorate in evolutionary biology from Imperial College London. She has three children and previously worked as a constituency assistant to the late NDP MLA Dan Coulter. She has also worked with local non-profits in the Chilliwack area.
What riding is Adila Shaukat running in?
Adila Shaukat is running for the BC NDP in Chilliwack North in the October 24, 2026, BC provincial election. The riding is held by Conservative incumbent Heather Maahs. A third candidate, Dan Grice of CentreBC, is also on the ballot. You can see all candidates for this riding at [/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/adila-shaukat](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/adila-shaukat).
Who are the candidates in Chilliwack North?
The Chilliwack Progress confirmed on October 5 that three candidates are on the ballot in Chilliwack North: Adila Shaukat for the BC NDP, Heather Maahs for the Conservative Party of BC, and Dan Grice for CentreBC. Maahs is the current MLA and the incumbent in the riding.
What is Adila Shaukat's background?
According to the Chilliwack Progress report of October 5, Adila Shaukat is a scientist and community advocate with a PhD in evolutionary biology from Imperial College London. She worked as a constituency assistant to the late NDP MLA Dan Coulter and has been involved with local non-profits in Chilliwack for more than two years, according to an endorsement from community member Louis De Jaeger.
When is voting day in Chilliwack North?
Voting day in the British Columbia provincial election, including Chilliwack North, is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Voters in Chilliwack North should confirm their polling place through Elections BC.
When did nominations close for the BC election?
Nominations for the BC provincial election closed on October 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific time. The full confirmed candidate list for all 93 ridings was released by Elections BC shortly after that deadline. Voting day is October 24, 2026.
What party is Heather Maahs from?
Heather Maahs is the incumbent MLA for Chilliwack North and a member of the Conservative Party of BC. She is seeking re-election in the October 24, 2026, provincial election. The Chilliwack Progress confirmed on October 5 that she is one of three candidates on the ballot in this riding.
Who endorsed Adila Shaukat?
According to the Chilliwack Progress, Louis De Jaeger, who had initially campaigned for the NDP nomination in Chilliwack North before being rejected in the party's approval process, publicly endorsed Shaukat. De Jaeger said he had worked alongside Shaukat in the riding for more than two years and planned to help her campaign.
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