BC NDP names Jinny Sims as its candidate in Surrey-Panorama
The BC NDP announced on September 22 that Jinny Sims, a former MP and former provincial cabinet minister, will be its candidate in the Surrey-Panorama riding for the October 24 election.
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The BC NDP announced on September 22 that Jinny Sims will be its candidate in Surrey-Panorama for the October 24 provincial election, the Indo-Canadian Voice reported. The announcement came the same day Premier David Eby called the snap election.
According to the party's announcement, Sims is a former Member of Parliament and a former provincial cabinet minister. The party says she has previously been elected as MLA in the Surrey-Panorama riding. Those details are the party's own, from its announcement about her nomination, and have not been independently verified in this article.
What the party says
In the party's announcement, Sims said: "People in Surrey-Panorama are facing tough challenges right now, and the BC NDP is the only party with a plan." That statement is her campaign claim.
The NDP described Sims as a past president of the BC Teachers' Federation and a broadcaster at Swift Radio. Premier David Eby said in the announcement: "Jinny is a dedicated advocate for her community. She is a strong voice for the people of Surrey, whether behind the microphone at Swift Radio, in local, provincial, or federal politics, or as a neighbour, family member, and friend."
The riding
Surrey-Panorama is one of 93 provincial ridings in British Columbia. Each riding elects one MLA on October 24. Nominations for all ridings remain open until October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time, so the full candidate list for Surrey-Panorama is not final until after that deadline.
Other parties in Surrey-Panorama
Nominations across all 93 ridings remain open until October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time. Voters in Surrey-Panorama will see the full list of candidates on the ballot after that deadline. You can check the official list at elections.bc.ca.
What voters can do
Voters in Surrey-Panorama can check the full list of candidates for their riding at Elections BC's website after October 3. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Election day is Saturday, October 24. You can find more about Sims at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/jinny-sims.
Questions this story answers
Who is running for the BC NDP in Surrey-Panorama?
The BC NDP announced on September 22, 2026 that Jinny Sims is its candidate for the Surrey-Panorama riding in the October 24 provincial election. Sims's candidate page is at [/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/jinny-sims](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/jinny-sims). Nominations for all 93 ridings remain open until October 3 at 1 p.m., so the full candidate list for Surrey-Panorama will be confirmed after that deadline.
What is Jinny Sims's background?
According to the BC NDP's September 22 announcement, Jinny Sims is a former Member of Parliament and a former provincial cabinet minister. The party says she has previously been elected as MLA in the Surrey-Panorama riding. The party also describes her as a past president of the BC Teachers' Federation and a broadcaster. These details come from the party's own materials and have not been independently verified in this article.
What did Jinny Sims say about running in Surrey-Panorama?
In the BC NDP's September 22 announcement, Sims was quoted as saying: 'People in Surrey-Panorama are facing tough challenges right now, and the BC NDP is the only party with a plan.' That statement is Sims's own campaign claim. She also said the NDP would 'continue with our work to lower costs for families and recruit more healthcare workers.'
What riding is Surrey-Panorama?
Surrey-Panorama is one of the provincial electoral districts in Surrey, British Columbia. It is one of 93 ridings in the province, each of which elects one MLA on October 24, 2026. Candidates for the riding can be checked at Elections BC after nominations close on October 3 at 1 p.m.
When do nominations close for the BC election?
Nominations for the 2026 BC provincial election close on Saturday, October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time. After that deadline, Elections BC will publish the official candidate list for all 93 ridings. Until nominations close, additional candidates may still register in any riding, including Surrey-Panorama.
When is the BC election?
The 2026 British Columbia provincial election is on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Voters can register or check their voting location at elections.bc.ca or by calling Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683.
What did David Eby say about Jinny Sims?
In the BC NDP's September 22 announcement, Premier David Eby was quoted as saying: 'Jinny is a dedicated advocate for her community. She is a strong voice for the people of Surrey, whether behind the microphone at Swift Radio, in local, provincial, or federal politics, or as a neighbour, family member, and friend.' That statement is from the party's own announcement about Sims's nomination.
Where can I find more information about candidates in Surrey-Panorama?
You can find Jinny Sims's profile at [/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/jinny-sims](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/jinny-sims). The full list of candidates for the riding will be available from Elections BC after nominations close on October 3 at 1 p.m. Pacific time. Elections BC's site is at elections.bc.ca.
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