Norma Blissett to run for BC NDP in Kootenay-Rockies
Outgoing Cranbrook City Councillor Norma Blissett announced on September 29 that she will seek the Kootenay-Rockies seat for the BC NDP in the October 24 provincial election.
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Outgoing Cranbrook City Councillor Norma Blissett announced on September 29, 2026 that she will run for the BC NDP in the Kootenay-Rockies riding in the October 24 provincial election. E Know reported the announcement.
"It's official. I'm running for the BC NDP in Kootenay Rockies. I've seen from my work on Cranbrook city council that having a positive relationship with the provincial government makes a difference," Blissett said in a statement quoted by E Know.
Blissett is currently serving on Cranbrook City Council. Her announcement did not specify a departure date from that seat, and E Know describes her as "outgoing."
Campaign focus
E Know reported that Blissett's campaign will centre on three areas: supporting workers and businesses, developing housing and infrastructure, and ensuring residents can build stable lives in the region. She has not published a detailed costed plan as of this report.
Blissett pointed to her time on Cranbrook City Council as preparation for provincial politics. Municipal councillors in BC work directly with the province on housing approvals, road maintenance funding, and delivery of social services in their communities. A city councillor requesting funds or permits from Victoria has regular contact with the provincial ministries that a new MLA would work with.
Kootenay-Rockies covers a large area of southeastern BC, including Cranbrook, Kimberley, Invermere, and several smaller communities in the East Kootenay region. The riding borders Alberta to the east.
Nominations and next steps
Nominations for all BC ridings close October 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. Pacific time. Once that deadline passes, Elections BC will publish the complete list of registered candidates for Kootenay-Rockies. Other parties have not yet announced their candidates for this riding as of this report.
Voters in Kootenay-Rockies can read Norma Blissett's candidate profile at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/norma-blissett. Advance voting for the October 24 election runs October 16 to 21.
Questions this story answers
Who is Norma Blissett?
Norma Blissett is the BC NDP candidate for the Kootenay-Rockies riding in the October 24, 2026 provincial election. She is an outgoing City of Cranbrook Councillor. She announced her candidacy on September 29, 2026, according to E Know. Her campaign focuses on supporting workers and businesses, developing housing and infrastructure, and building what she describes as a strong relationship between the regional community and the provincial government.
Which riding is Norma Blissett running in?
Norma Blissett is running for the BC NDP in the Kootenay-Rockies riding. The riding covers southeastern BC, including the City of Cranbrook where Blissett currently serves as a city councillor. Voting day for the provincial election is October 24, 2026.
What is Norma Blissett's background?
According to E Know, Blissett is an outgoing City of Cranbrook Councillor. Her campaign statement says her time on city council shaped her view of provincial politics. 'I've seen from my work on Cranbrook city council that having a positive relationship with the provincial government makes a difference,' she said in her announcement.
What are Norma Blissett's campaign priorities?
E Know reported Blissett's campaign will focus on supporting workers and businesses, developing housing and infrastructure, and ensuring community members can build good lives in the region. She has not published a detailed costed platform as of this report.
When did Norma Blissett announce her candidacy?
Norma Blissett announced her candidacy on September 29, 2026, according to E Know. She said in a statement: 'It's official. I'm running for the BC NDP in Kootenay Rockies.' Her announcement came ahead of the October 3, 2026 nomination deadline.
When do nominations close for Kootenay-Rockies?
Nominations for all ridings in the October 24, 2026 BC provincial election close on October 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. Pacific time. Once nominations close, Elections BC will publish the complete list of candidates for Kootenay-Rockies. Norma Blissett is the BC NDP candidate, announced September 29, 2026.
When is the BC provincial election and where can I vote?
Voting day for the BC provincial election is October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21. Visit Elections BC for your voting location and registration details. You can find candidate information for Kootenay-Rockies at /bc/provincial-2026/news.
Where can I read more about Norma Blissett?
You can find Norma Blissett's candidate profile at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/norma-blissett. For a full list of candidates across all ridings, visit /bc/provincial-2026/news. Nominations close October 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. PT.
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