Gordon Skulnec confirmed as Conservative candidate in Kootenay Central
Gordon Skulnec, a retired RCMP officer and former medical radiographer from Cranbrook, is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Kootenay Central for the October 24 provincial election.
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Gordon Skulnec has been confirmed as the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Kootenay Central for the October 24 provincial election. He is a retired RCMP officer who served 17 years in the East Kootenays and a former medical radiographer based in the West Kootenays.
The party confirmed his nomination in a profile published on the Conservative Party of BC website. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson said in a statement released October 4: "In less than two weeks, 93 outstanding British Columbians stepped forward because they love this province and believe in its future."
Skulnec's background
According to the party's own profile, Gordon Skulnec grew up in the West Kootenays. He worked as a medical radiographer at a hospital in Trail before joining the RCMP, where he served for 17 years in Cranbrook and Kimberley before retiring in May 2023. He also ran a small rental property and property management business in Salmo.
In Cranbrook, he has coached minor baseball and currently serves as Director of Baseball for the Cranbrook Minor Ball Association. He is also involved with a men's group at Connect Church.
The Conservative Party's full slate
The Conservative Party of BC is the only party to have nominated candidates in all 93 ridings in the October 24 election, according to the party's October 4 announcement. The BC NDP did not file a candidate in Peace River North before the October 3 deadline, leaving that riding with no NDP option on the ballot.
The Conservative party website describes Skulnec as someone who "loves this province" and is running because he wants to see strong leadership. His campaign biography on the party's site does not include a detailed platform specific to Kootenay Central, and the party has not published a cost breakdown of any riding-level commitments. All descriptions of Skulnec's background come from the party's own profile.
What voters can do
Voters in Kootenay Central go to the polls on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21. To see all candidates running in this riding and their party affiliations, visit /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/kootenay-central.
Questions this story answers
Who is Gordon Skulnec?
Gordon Skulnec is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Kootenay Central for the October 24, 2026, provincial election. According to the party's candidate profile, he grew up in the West Kootenays and spent 17 years as an RCMP officer in the East Kootenays before retiring in May 2023. He previously worked as a medical radiographer at a hospital in Trail and ran a small business in Salmo for about 10 years.
What riding is Gordon Skulnec running in?
Gordon Skulnec is running in Kootenay Central for the Conservative Party of BC in the October 24, 2026, BC provincial election. You can find his candidate profile at [/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/gordon-skulnec](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/gordon-skulnec).
What is Gordon Skulnec's background?
According to the Conservative Party of BC's candidate profile, Skulnec worked for 17 years with the RCMP in Cranbrook and Kimberley. Before that he was a medical radiographer at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. He also ran a property management and rental business in Salmo for about a decade. In Cranbrook he has coached minor baseball and currently serves as Director of Baseball for the Cranbrook Minor Ball Association.
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. Elections BC confirmed the full candidate list across all 93 ridings shortly after that deadline. Voting day is October 24, 2026.
When is voting day in Kootenay Central?
Voting day in the British Columbia provincial election, including Kootenay Central, is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Voters should confirm their polling place through Elections BC.
What party is running Gordon Skulnec?
Gordon Skulnec is the candidate for the Conservative Party of BC in Kootenay Central. The Conservative Party of BC is led by Lorne Doerkson, who is the party's candidate in Cariboo-Chilcotin. You can read more about the party at [/bc/provincial-2026/parties/conservative-party-of-bc](/bc/provincial-2026/parties/conservative-party-of-bc).
Did the Conservative Party field a full slate of candidates?
Yes. The Conservative Party of BC confirmed on October 4 that it has nominated candidates in all 93 ridings across the province, making it the only party to field a full slate in the October 24, 2026, election. Gordon Skulnec is one of those 93 candidates.
Who is Lorne Doerkson?
Lorne Doerkson is the leader of the Conservative Party of BC and the party's candidate in Cariboo-Chilcotin. In a statement released October 4, he said: 'In less than two weeks, 93 outstanding British Columbians stepped forward because they love this province and believe in its future.' You can find his profile at [/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/lorne-doerkson](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/lorne-doerkson).
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