David Eby resigns as BC NDP leader after losing the election he called
David Eby conceded at 9:20 p.m. on October 24, 2026 and announced he was stepping down as BC NDP leader, the first BC party leader to call a snap election and lose it.
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David Eby conceded the BC election at 9:20 p.m. on October 24, 2026 and announced he was stepping down as BC NDP leader, according to Daily Hive. He conceded about 90 minutes after polls closed.
Daily Hive reported Eby saying "Not the result that any of us wanted" and "I accept full responsibility." He told supporters it was time for the BC NDP to find new leadership.
Daily Hive reported that Eby became the first BC party leader to call a snap election and lose. He called the election on September 22, 2026, following what Daily Hive described as fumbles by Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Eby argued that a renewed mandate was needed to respond to economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Daily Hive reported he waited too long before making the call.
Eby retained his own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey, according to Daily Hive. The article reported a $13.8 billion deficit as a factor the NDP carried into the campaign.
As of 11:28 p.m. Pacific on October 24, 2026, Elections BC reported the BC NDP leading in 27 of 93 districts with 658,816 votes and 37.36% of the vote counted, with 98.13% of ballot boxes reporting. The Conservative Party of BC led in 64 districts with 847,258 votes and 48.05%.
Daily Hive reported the Conservative win as the first Conservative majority in British Columbia since 1933. The NDP had held government since 2017. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson will become the province's next premier.
These results are preliminary. Elections BC says vote-by-mail, assisted telephone, and absentee ballots will be counted about two weeks after election day. The final count is set for November 6, 2026. Follow the count at Elections BC, which updates every few minutes. The BC provincial election news page carries each new brief as the count moves.
Questions this story answers
When did David Eby concede and resign?
David Eby delivered his concession speech at 9:20 p.m. on October 24, 2026, about 90 minutes after polls closed. He said, according to Daily Hive, 'Not the result that any of us wanted' and 'I accept full responsibility.' He announced in the same speech that it was time for the BC NDP to find new leadership.
Why did Eby call a snap election?
David Eby called the snap election on September 22, 2026, following what Daily Hive described as fumbles by Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Eby argued that a renewed mandate was needed to address economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Daily Hive reported he waited too long before calling the election.
What is the significance of Eby's loss?
Daily Hive reported that Eby became the first BC party leader to call a snap election and lose. His loss also ended the BC NDP's time in government, which stretched back to 2017. The Conservative win was reported by Daily Hive as the first Conservative majority government in British Columbia since 1933.
Did Eby keep his own seat?
Daily Hive reported that Eby retained his seat in [Vancouver-Point Grey](/bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/vancouver-point-grey), despite speculation during the campaign that he might lose it. He ran there as the BC NDP candidate. Retaining his seat means he continues as an MLA in the legislature even after stepping down as party leader.
How did the BC NDP do in the overall election?
As of 11:28 p.m. Pacific on October 24, 2026, Elections BC reported the BC NDP leading in 27 of 93 districts with 658,816 votes and 37.36% of the vote counted. The Conservative Party led in 64 districts with 48.05%. These are preliminary figures. The final count is set for November 6, 2026.
What deficit figure was mentioned in connection with the election?
Daily Hive reported a $13.8 billion deficit as a factor in the campaign. The article described it as baggage the NDP carried into the election. This figure comes from Daily Hive's reporting and is attributed to their account of the campaign.
Who will lead the BC NDP next?
Eby announced he was stepping down and that the party would find new leadership. Daily Hive reported this in their October 25, 2026 article. No successor has been named as of this writing. The [BC NDP](/bc/provincial-2026/parties/bc-ndp) party page carries information about the party's candidates and history.
Where can I follow the final election count?
Elections BC updates its results at results.elections.bc.ca every few minutes. As of 11:28 p.m. Pacific with 98.13% of ballot boxes reporting, the Conservative Party led in 64 districts. Vote-by-mail, assisted telephone, and absentee ballots will be counted about two weeks after election day. The final count is set for November 6, 2026.
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- Daily Hive — David Eby resigns after becoming first BC leader to lose snap electiondailyhive.com
- Elections BC — party results pageresults.elections.bc.ca
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