Voters in Kootenay West overwhelmingly re-elected their incumbent MLA for a fourth term.
New Democrat Katrine Conroy says she’s thankful.
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Conroy had just under 60 per cent of the vote.
It’s not yet clear which party will form government or who the premier will be.
Province-wide the Liberals finished the night leading or elected in 43 ridings while the NDP had 41 and the Greens three.
The (almost) final results:
As of May 09, 2017 11:38 p.m.
| Electoral District | Candidate’s Ballot Name | Affiliation | Total Valid Votes | % of Popular Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay West | Katrine Conroy | BC NDP | 10,415 | 59.72% |
| Jim Postnikoff | BC Liberal Party | 4,265 | 24.46% | |
| Sam Troy | BC Green Party | 2,760 | 15.83% | |
| 78 of 79 ballot boxes reported | 17,440 | 100% | ||
As of May 09, 2017 11:38 p.m.
