The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that David Eby has been re-elected as MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey, even as his provincial party, the British Columbia New Democratic Party, was defeated by the B.C. Conservative Party in the provincial election.
Local hold, provincial loss
Eby, who first won the Vancouver-Point Grey seat in 2013 with a high-profile victory over then-premier Christy Clark, retained the riding on election night. He later became premier in 2022 after John Horgan stepped down as NDP leader. Despite his personal victory in the West Side riding, the larger story is a change in government: the Canadian Press projects that Lorne Doerkson’s Conservative Party has won a majority government.
In the hours after results were projected, Eby tendered his resignation as leader of the B.C. NDP, acknowledging the political stakes of the campaign he had called. The campaign — launched five weeks earlier when he called an early election — was described by his office as the biggest gamble of his career.
What Eby said
“Eby says he accepts full responsibility for the outcome.”
The remark, reported by The Canadian Press, came as the projected results showed his party losing to the Conservatives. The resignation marks an abrupt end to Eby’s tenure as NDP leader, though he will continue as the elected MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey.
Local implications for Vancouver
For Vancouver residents, the election delivers a mixed verdict. The riding that vaulted Eby into provincial prominence remains in his hands, preserving continuity of representation for constituents in Vancouver-Point Grey. At the same time, a shift in provincial government signals potential change in priorities and policy direction that will affect provincial services, housing, transportation and other matters that touch Vancouver neighbourhoods.
- Vancouver-Point Grey: David Eby re-elected.
- B.C. NDP: Lost the provincial election; leader David Eby resigned.
- B.C. Conservative Party: Projected by Canadian Press to have won a majority government under Lorne Doerkson.
Context and consequences
Eby first gained national attention in 2013 by defeating a sitting premier in the Vancouver-Point Grey riding. His ascent to the premier’s office in 2022 cemented his role as a central figure in provincial politics. The decision to call an early election five weeks ago was widely characterised as a high-risk strategy; the projected result — a loss for the NDP and Doerkson’s Conservatives taking a majority — suggests voters favoured change.
| Element | Result |
|---|---|
| David Eby | Re-elected in Vancouver-Point Grey |
| B.C. NDP | Lost provincial election; leader resigned |
| B.C. Conservative Party | Projected to win majority government |
How the incoming government will approach provincial policy remains to be seen, and Vancouver residents will be watching closely for shifts that affect the city's housing strategy, transit funding and social programs. Meanwhile, Eby’s continued presence in the legislature as Vancouver-Point Grey’s MLA means he will still be a direct voice for his constituents even as he steps away from party leadership.
Election coverage and official confirmations are ongoing. This report was compiled from The Canadian Press decision desk projection and related reporting released Oct. 24, 2026.
