Liaison Strategies poll puts Conservatives at 40%, NDP at 39% after week two
A Liaison Strategies poll of 1,000 British Columbians conducted September 26-27 shows the Conservative Party of BC at 40% and the BC NDP at 39% among decided and leaning voters, with the Greens at 11%.
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A Liaison Strategies poll of 1,000 British Columbians conducted September 26-27 shows the Conservative Party of BC at 40% and the BC NDP at 39% among decided and leaning voters, the Indo-Canadian Voice reported on September 29. The BC Greens stand at 11%, CentreBC at 4%, OneBC at 3%, and other parties at 3%.
David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies, said in the report: "The provincial contest itself is virtually level. The Conservatives have 40% among decided and leaning voters and the NDP 39%, compared with 36% and 41% in our September 23 release."
Approval ratings
The poll shows David Eby's approval has slipped to 38%, down from 42% in Liaison's September 23 release, while his disapproval rose to 45%, up from 43%. Lorne Doerkson's favourable rating increased to 27%, up from 21%, though 32% of respondents view him unfavourably.
Valentin said: "Neither the governing party nor its main competitor is approaching this debate with overwhelming public confidence."
How the poll was conducted
Liaison Strategies surveyed 1,000 British Columbians on September 26-27 using Interactive Voice Recording technology through random digit dialling across landline and cellular networks. Results were weighted to 2021 Census targets. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The Indo-Canadian Voice noted that Liaison Strategies received an A grade from 338Canada for its polling in the 2024 BC election, ranked first in accuracy in the 2025 Ontario election, and ranked second nationally in the 2025 federal election.
A separate Leger poll covering September 24-28 placed the Conservatives at 39% and the NDP at 36% among decided voters. Both polls show the Conservatives ahead within the margin of error.
What voters can do
Voting day is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can follow polling and election news at /bc/provincial-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
What did the Liaison Strategies poll find?
A Liaison Strategies poll conducted September 26-27, 2026, among 1,000 British Columbians found the Conservative Party of BC at 40% and the BC NDP at 39% among decided and leaning voters. The BC Greens were at 11%, CentreBC at 4%, OneBC at 3%, and other parties at 3%. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
How does this compare to the previous Liaison Strategies poll?
The Indo-Canadian Voice reported that the Conservative Party of BC was up four points from Liaison Strategies' September 23 release, while the BC NDP was down two points. David Eby's approval slipped from 42% to 38%, and his disapproval rose from 43% to 45%. Lorne Doerkson's favourable rating rose from 21% to 27%, though 32% of respondents still view him unfavourably.
How was the poll conducted?
The Liaison Strategies poll used Interactive Voice Recording technology, reaching respondents through random digit dialling across landline and cellular networks. The sample of 1,000 British Columbians was collected September 26-27, 2026. Results were weighted to 2021 Census targets. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
What are Liaison Strategies' credentials?
According to the Indo-Canadian Voice, Liaison Strategies received an A grade from 338Canada for its polling in the 2024 BC election, ranked first in accuracy in the 2025 Ontario election, and ranked second nationally in the 2025 federal election.
What do Eby's and Doerkson's personal approval numbers show?
The poll found David Eby's approval rating at 38%, down from 42% in Liaison's September 23 release, with disapproval at 45%, up from 43%. Lorne Doerkson's favourable rating increased to 27%, from 21% in the September 23 release, though 32% still view him unfavourably. The Indo-Canadian Voice quoted Liaison principal David Valentin as saying neither leader is approaching the election with overwhelming public confidence.
When is BC election day?
The British Columbia provincial election is on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Nominations for all ridings close October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time.
How does this poll compare to the Leger poll from the same week?
A separate Leger poll conducted September 24-28 found the Conservatives at 39% and the NDP at 36% among decided voters. The two polls used different methods: Leger used an online panel, while Liaison used telephone IVR with random digit dialling. Both polls show the Conservatives leading the NDP within the margin of error.
Where can I find more polling information for the BC election?
You can follow polls and election news for the 2026 British Columbia provincial election at [/bc/provincial-2026/news](/bc/provincial-2026/news). The Elections BC website also provides official information on candidates, advance voting and voting locations.
Sources
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- Indo-Canadian Voice: BC Conservatives 40%, BC NDP 39%: Liaison Strategies pollvoiceonline.com
- Elections BC: Provincial election 2026elections.bc.ca
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