BC Green candidate Greg DePaco withdraws from Burnaby-New Westminster race
Elections BC confirmed on October 10 that Greg DePaco has withdrawn as the BC Green Party candidate in Burnaby-New Westminster, days before advance voting begins.
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BC Green Party candidate Greg DePaco withdrew from the Burnaby-New Westminster race on October 10, 2026. Elections BC confirmed the withdrawal in a statement cited by CTV News and The Canadian Press.
DePaco was running for the BC Green Party in Burnaby-New Westminster, one of 93 districts in the October 24 provincial election. Two candidates remain in the district: Raj Chouhan for the BC NDP and Joe Latam for the Conservative Party of BC.
His name stays on the ballot
When DePaco withdrew, ballot printing for the province was already complete. His name will still appear on the Burnaby-New Westminster ballot. Elections BC said voting officials will inform voters at every polling place that he has withdrawn, and there will be signage at each location. A vote cast for DePaco will not count.
CTV News and The Canadian Press reported the withdrawal on October 10 as part of a summary of campaign developments that day. No reason was given for DePaco's decision.
How a candidate withdrawal works
Under the BC Election Act, a candidate can withdraw at any time up to 48 hours before the start of advance voting. Advance voting opens October 16, which placed the withdrawal deadline 48 hours before that date. DePaco withdrew before that deadline.
To withdraw, a candidate must submit a signed, witnessed withdrawal notice to the district electoral officer. Once Elections BC accepts it, the withdrawal is final and cannot be reversed. A replacement nomination at this stage of the campaign is not possible under the Act.
Voters in the district who planned to support the BC Green Party no longer have that option in this race. If you are registered in Burnaby-New Westminster, the two remaining candidates are Raj Chouhan and Joe Latam. Their pages are at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/raj-chouhan and /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/joe-latam.
Advance voting runs October 16 to 21. Voting day is October 24. Voters can check their polling location and registration at the Elections BC website, electionsbc.ca, or through the Burnaby-New Westminster district page.
Questions this story answers
Has Greg DePaco officially withdrawn from the Burnaby-New Westminster race?
Yes. Elections BC confirmed on October 10, 2026 that Greg DePaco withdrew as the BC Green Party candidate in Burnaby-New Westminster. CTV News, citing The Canadian Press, reported the withdrawal on October 10. Under the BC Election Act, a candidate can withdraw at any time up to 48 hours before the start of advance voting. Advance voting begins October 16, so the deadline had not yet passed when DePaco withdrew. The signed withdrawal notice was accepted by Elections BC.
Will Greg DePaco's name still appear on the ballot?
Yes. CTV News, citing Elections BC, reported on October 10 that ballots for the 2026 provincial election had already been printed. Greg DePaco's name will still appear on the ballot for Burnaby-New Westminster. Election officials will inform voters at polling places that he has withdrawn, and there will be signage at those locations. A vote cast for DePaco after his withdrawal will not count.
Who are the remaining candidates in Burnaby-New Westminster?
After Greg DePaco's withdrawal, two candidates remain in Burnaby-New Westminster: Raj Chouhan, running for the BC NDP, and Joe Latam, running for the Conservative Party of BC. Voters in the district can find information about both candidates at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/raj-chouhan and /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/joe-latam on this site.
When does advance voting start for the 2026 BC provincial election?
Advance voting runs from Thursday, October 16 to Tuesday, October 21, 2026. Voting day is Saturday, October 24. Voters can find their polling location at the Elections BC website, electionsbc.ca. Greg DePaco's withdrawal happened before the advance voting period, so election officials will be in place to inform voters about his withdrawal from the start of advance voting.
What happens if a voter in Burnaby-New Westminster marks their ballot for Greg DePaco?
If a voter marks their ballot for Greg DePaco after his withdrawal, that vote will not count toward any candidate. Elections BC confirmed that voting officials will inform voters at polling places about the withdrawal, and there will be signage at every voting location in Burnaby-New Westminster. Voters who planned to support the BC Green Party in this district no longer have that option in the October 24 vote.
Can a withdrawn candidate's withdrawal be reversed?
Under the BC Election Act, a withdrawal is final once the signed, witnessed notice is accepted by the district electoral officer. Elections BC confirmed on October 10, 2026 that Greg DePaco's withdrawal was accepted. The withdrawal cannot be reversed. A replacement nomination at this late stage is also not possible under the Act, so the district will have two candidates on election day: Raj Chouhan and Joe Latam.
Why did Greg DePaco withdraw from the race?
CTV News, which reported the withdrawal on October 10, 2026, did not give a reason for DePaco's decision. Elections BC also did not state a reason in the statement reported by CTV. No reason has been reported by any outlet at the time this article was written. Voters who want to know more can check the BC Green Party's own communications at bcgreens.ca.
Where can I find more information about voting in Burnaby-New Westminster?
The district page for Burnaby-New Westminster is at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/burnaby-new-westminster on this site. It lists the remaining candidates and the district's election history. For voting locations and registration, visit Elections BC at electionsbc.ca. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, and voting day is October 24, 2026.
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