Leger poll puts BC Conservatives at 39%, NDP at 36% with 24 days to vote
A Leger survey of 1,003 British Columbia adults conducted September 24-28 shows the Conservative Party of BC leading the BC NDP by three points among decided voters, with the BC Greens at 13%.
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A Leger survey released September 30, 2026 puts the Conservative Party of BC ahead of the BC NDP by three points among decided voters, with 24 days remaining before the October 24 provincial election. Daily Hive Vancouver reported the findings.
Among decided voters, the Conservatives stand at 39%, the BC NDP at 36%, the BC Greens at 13%, OneBC at 5%, and CentreBC at 5%. Thirteen percent of all respondents said they were undecided. Leger surveyed 1,003 British Columbia adults between September 24 and 28, 2026. The margin of error is 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
Regional results
Support is not evenly spread across the province. In Metro Vancouver, the BC NDP leads narrowly at 39% to the Conservatives' 37%, with the Greens at 12%. On Vancouver Island, the two parties are tied at 37%, with the Greens at 16%. Outside Metro Vancouver and the Island, the Conservatives lead 44% to 31%.
Snap election disapproval
The survey also asked about the decision to call an early vote. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they disapprove of the snap election call, including 34% who said they strongly disapprove. Twenty-eight percent said they approve. Daily Hive reported that disapproval extends into NDP supporters: nearly half of those who say they plan to vote NDP said they oppose the early call.
When asked who they prefer as premier, 39% named David Eby and 35% named Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson.
Top issues
Health care was the issue most often named as most important, at 15%. Housing affordability came second at 14%, followed by the economy at 13%.
Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they are concerned that some Conservative MLAs and candidates hold extreme views. Twenty-eight percent of respondents aged 18 to 34 said they are likely to switch their vote before election day, higher than among older age groups.
What this means for voters
Advance voting for the October 24 provincial election runs October 16 to 21. You can find your local candidates and riding information at /bc/provincial-2026/news. Elections BC sets the official polling locations and registration deadlines.
Questions this story answers
What did the Leger poll find about party support in BC?
Among decided voters, the Conservative Party of BC came in at 39%, the BC NDP at 36%, the BC Greens at 13%, OneBC at 5%, and CentreBC at 5%. Thirteen percent of respondents said they were undecided. The poll was conducted September 24-28, 2026 by Leger, surveying 1,003 British Columbia adults. The margin of error is 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
How does support differ by region?
In Metro Vancouver, the BC NDP leads narrowly at 39% to the Conservatives' 37%, with the Greens at 12%. On Vancouver Island, the NDP and Conservatives are tied at 37%, with the Greens at 16%. In the rest of the province, the Conservatives hold a larger lead at 44% to the NDP's 31%. These regional figures come from the same Leger survey of 1,003 adults, September 24-28, 2026.
What did the poll find about the snap election call?
Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they disapprove of Premier David Eby's decision to call an early election, with 34% saying they strongly disapprove. Twenty-eight percent said they approve. Daily Hive Vancouver reported this finding from the Leger survey, which was conducted September 24-28, 2026 among 1,003 BC adults.
Who do British Columbians prefer as premier?
The Leger survey found 39% of respondents prefer David Eby as premier, while 35% prefer Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson. The survey was conducted September 24-28, 2026 by Leger among 1,003 BC adults with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
How many people are undecided in this poll?
Thirteen percent of respondents said they were undecided. Among younger voters aged 18 to 34, 28% said they were likely to switch their vote, higher than among older age groups. The Leger survey was conducted September 24-28, 2026 among 1,003 BC adult residents.
What are voters most concerned about in this election?
Health care was the top issue at 15%, followed by housing affordability at 14% and the economy at 13%, according to the Leger survey of 1,003 BC adults conducted September 24-28, 2026. The margin of error is 3.1 percentage points.
What did voters say about BC Conservative candidates?
Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they are concerned that some Conservative MLAs and candidates hold extreme views. This finding comes from the Leger survey conducted September 24-28, 2026, reported by Daily Hive Vancouver.
When is BC's provincial election and how can I find more information?
Voting day for the BC provincial election is October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21. You can find candidate information for your riding at /bc/provincial-2026/news, or visit Elections BC for voting location details.
Sources
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- Daily Hive Vancouver - Leger poll articledailyhive.com
- Leger360 - BC Election 2026 polling dataleger360.com
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