Former Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola candidate running in the Vancouver-Mount Pleasant riding

MERRITT – The NDP candidate who unsuccessfully sought a seat in the last two Federal elections here in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding will be vying for seat in the Provincial legislature, in the Vancouver-Mount Pleasant riding, when Premier David Eby calls a byelection to fill the vacated seat.

Joan Phillip, who lost to PC incumbent, MP Dan Albas in 2019 and 2021, was unopposed to replace Melanie Mark, who is stepping down after three-terms in what is considered the safest riding in the province for the NDP.

Both the BC United and BC Greens have yet to select a candidate for the byelection whose date has yet to be decided.