BC NDP Names Jason Leboe as Fraser-Nicola Candidate
The BC NDP has chosen Jason Leboe, a utilities operator and labour council secretary-treasurer from Hope, to run in Fraser-Nicola in the October 24 provincial election.
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The BC NDP nominated Jason Leboe as its candidate in Fraser-Nicola for the October 24 provincial election, according to the Agassiz Harrison Observer on October 2, 2026.
Leboe works as a utilities operator for the District of Hope and serves as secretary-treasurer of the Fraser Valley Labour Council. He is a member of CUPE BC and CUPE Local 458.
The Agassiz Harrison Observer quoted Leboe as saying that public services are the foundation of rural communities. His candidacy puts a focus on workers and public services. The current MLA in Fraser-Nicola is Conservative incumbent Tony Luck.
Three candidates named in Fraser-Nicola
Leboe joins two other declared candidates. Conservative incumbent Tony Luck is seeking re-election, and BC Greens candidate Patrick Michell, a retired First Nations chief, was named earlier in the campaign. As of the Agassiz Harrison Observer's report on October 2, these three were the confirmed candidates.
The Fraser-Nicola riding covers a large stretch of interior BC, including the communities of Hope, Merritt, and Lytton. It is currently held by Luck, who won the seat in 2024.
Leboe's background
Leboe has lived in Hope for several years. He has two children and spends time hiking and competing in triathlons, according to the Agassiz Harrison Observer.
His work with CUPE Local 458 and the Fraser Valley Labour Council means his campaign will center on issues affecting municipal workers and public services. He has not previously run for elected office, according to the report.
Premier David Eby, in a statement carried by the Agassiz Harrison Observer, said candidates across BC are running on the NDP's platform to strengthen the province against trade pressures.
How this affects the Fraser-Nicola race
Fraser-Nicola now has three announced candidates with nominations closing October 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific time. You can view all declared candidates for this riding, along with their profiles, at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/fraser-nicola.
The full candidate profile for Jason Leboe is available on this site. The provincial election is October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21.
Questions this story answers
Who is Jason Leboe?
Jason Leboe is a utilities operator employed by the District of Hope and serves as secretary-treasurer of the Fraser Valley Labour Council. He is a member of CUPE BC and CUPE Local 458. He lives in Hope and has two children.
What party is Jason Leboe running for?
Jason Leboe is running for the BC NDP in the Fraser-Nicola riding in the October 24, 2026 BC provincial election. He was nominated by the party and his candidacy was reported by the Agassiz Harrison Observer on October 2, 2026.
What is the Fraser-Nicola riding?
Fraser-Nicola is a provincial electoral district in the interior of British Columbia, covering communities including Hope, Merritt, and Lytton. The current MLA is Tony Luck of the Conservative Party, who won the seat in 2024 and is running for re-election. Jason Leboe of the BC NDP and Patrick Michell of the BC Greens, a retired First Nations chief, are also competing for the seat.
When was Jason Leboe named as the NDP candidate?
The Agassiz Harrison Observer reported Leboe's nomination on October 2, 2026. The British Columbia provincial election is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, 2026. Nominations in all ridings, including Fraser-Nicola, closed on October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time.
Who else is running in Fraser-Nicola?
As of October 2, 2026, three candidates had been named in Fraser-Nicola: Conservative incumbent Tony Luck, BC NDP candidate Jason Leboe, and BC Greens candidate Patrick Michell, who is a retired First Nations chief.
What does Jason Leboe say about why he is running?
According to the Agassiz Harrison Observer, Leboe said that public services are the foundation of rural communities. He represents workers and public service issues through his union work with CUPE Local 458 and the Fraser Valley Labour Council. Premier David Eby was also quoted in the article saying that candidates across BC are stepping up to run on the NDP's platform.
Where can I find the Fraser-Nicola riding page on this site?
You can view all declared candidates for the Fraser-Nicola riding, including Jason Leboe (BC NDP), Tony Luck (Conservative), and Patrick Michell (BC Greens), at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/fraser-nicola on this site. Nominations closed October 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific time, so that page will reflect the final candidate list once it is updated.
When is the BC provincial election?
The British Columbia provincial general election is on October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to 21, 2026. You can find dates and voting information at /bc/provincial-2026 on this site.
Sources
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- Agassiz Harrison Observer: B.C. NDP taps Jason Leboe as Fraser-Nicola candidateagassizharrisonobserver.com
- This site: Jason Leboe candidate profilevoche.me
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