Early tally neck and neck in rain-drenched British Columbia election

VANCOUVER — Predictions of a close election were holding true in British Columbia on Saturday, with early returns showing the New Democrats and the B.C. Conservatives neck and neck.

Conservative Leader John Rustad was elected in Nechako Lakes, and 20 minutes after polls closed, his party was elected or leading in 46 ridings, with the NDP elected or leading in 45.

Green Leader Sonia Furstenau has acknowledged her party won’t win, but she’s hoping to retain a presence in the legislature, where the party currently has two members. Six new seats have been added since the last provincial election, and to win a majority, a party must secure 47 seats in the 93-seat legislature.

Rustad shared a photo on social media Saturday showing himself smiling and walking with his wife at a voting station, with a message saying,"This is the first time Kim and I have voted for the Conservative Party of BC!"

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