Big jump in voters wanting change 'kiss of death' for Eby, says pollster
Recent polling data ahead of the British Columbia provincial election shows the B.C. Conservatives leading the incumbent NDP. Political analysts describe the strong public desire for change as a potential 'kiss of death' for Premier David Eby's administration.
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Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr B.C. Election: Big jump in voters wanting change is the 'kiss of death' for NDP leader David Eby, says pollster Innovative Research Group poll released Tuesday forecasts Conservative win
Join the conversation B.C. NDP leader David Eby attends a campaign event in Stanley Park in Vancouver on Oct. 19, 2026. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / PNG Article content A new poll shows the B.C. Conservative party continues to lead in the run-up to this Saturday’s provincial election.
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On Tuesday, Innovative Research Group president Greg Lyle said the poll showed 43 per cent of decided voters were backing the B.C. Conservatives, compared to 38 per cent for the B.C. NDP. The B.C. Green party have 12 per cent of decided voters.
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