Brittny Anderson Running Again for NDP in Kootenay Central
BC NDP incumbent MLA Brittny Anderson confirmed on October 2 that she will seek a third term representing Kootenay Central in the October 24 provincial election.
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BC NDP incumbent MLA Brittny Anderson confirmed on October 2, 2026, that she will seek re-election in Kootenay Central in the October 24 provincial election, todayinbc.com reported.
Anderson has represented the riding since 2020 and served as Minister of State for Local Government and Rural Communities. She held her campaign launch in Nelson on September 28.
She is a lifelong Kootenays resident and was previously a Nelson city councillor and member of the Regional District of Central Kootenay board before being elected to the legislature.
What Anderson said
Todayinbc.com quoted Anderson as saying she is ready to continue the work ahead and committed to fighting for stable government that stands up against trade pressures from the United States. The statement connects her local re-election bid to the federal-provincial tensions that have been a theme across the campaign.
Competition in the riding
Conservative candidate Gordon Skulnec, a former RCMP officer, has also declared, according to the same report. Todayinbc.com noted the BC Greens had not yet named a candidate for the riding at the time of publication.
Nominations closed October 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific time, so the full candidate list for Kootenay Central is now final.
Anderson's record
Anderson has held Kootenay Central since winning it for the NDP in 2020. Her work in the legislature focused on local government and rural communities through her ministerial role. The riding covers a large part of the West Kootenay region and includes Nelson, the largest city in that part of the province. Todayinbc.com describes Anderson as a lifelong Kootenays resident with deep ties to the region's communities.
How to find more information
Brittny Anderson's candidate profile is on this site, including her party affiliation and riding details.
The October 24 election is three weeks away. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, 2026. You can find all voting information at /bc/provincial-2026.
Questions this story answers
Who is Brittny Anderson?
Brittny Anderson is the BC NDP MLA for Kootenay Central, first elected in 2020. She has served as Minister of State for Local Government and Rural Communities. Before becoming an MLA, she was a Nelson city councillor and a member of the Regional District of Central Kootenay board.
Is Brittny Anderson running for re-election?
Yes. Anderson confirmed on October 2, 2026, that she is seeking re-election in Kootenay Central, the riding she has held for the BC NDP since 2020. Todayinbc.com reported her official campaign launch was held in Nelson on September 28, 2026, with the provincial election scheduled for October 24.
What riding does Brittny Anderson represent?
Anderson represents Kootenay Central, a provincial riding in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. The riding includes the city of Nelson, the largest city in the West Kootenays. Anderson first won the seat in 2020 and has served as the BC NDP MLA there since.
Who else is running in Kootenay Central?
According to the todayinbc.com report from October 2, 2026, Conservative candidate Gordon Skulnec, a former RCMP officer, had also been announced in Kootenay Central. The BC Greens had not yet named a candidate for the riding at the time of publication. Nominations closed October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time.
When did Brittny Anderson first become an MLA?
Anderson has been the MLA for Kootenay Central since 2020, according to todayinbc.com. She is a lifelong Kootenays resident. Before her election to the legislature, she served as a Nelson city councillor and as a member of the Regional District of Central Kootenay board.
What did Anderson say about why she is running?
Todayinbc.com quoted Anderson as saying she is ready to continue the work ahead and committed to fighting for stable government that stands up against trade pressures from the United States. She held her campaign launch in Nelson on September 28, 2026, and confirmed her candidacy on October 2.
Where can I find Brittny Anderson's candidate profile?
You can view Brittny Anderson's full candidate profile, including her party affiliation and riding details, at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/brittny-anderson on this site. The riding page at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/kootenay-central lists all declared candidates for the seat.
When is the BC provincial election?
The British Columbia provincial general election is on October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, 2026. Nominations closed October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time, so the final list of candidates is now set.
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