VANCOUVER — Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has won the race to replace former British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad on the fourth ballot, beating commentator Caroline Elliott.

Findlay won with 51 per cent of the vote, just ahead of Elliott, who finished with 49 per cent.

Findlay says she will be fighting for nothing less than British Columbians’ way of life, and promises what she calls a “grand vision of fundamental change.”

The former federal revenue minister says she will cut taxes and red tape, return B.C.’s budget to surplus and help the province recover from economic stagnation.

She says B.C. will become strong again after accusing the province’s NDP government of blocking good-paying jobs, modern infrastructure and resource wealth.

Findlay says her future Conservative government will emphasize faith, family and freedom.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2026.

Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press