The latest polling ahead of October’s provincial election suggests the BC Conservatives continue to surge in support.
This latest survey from Leger puts the Conservatives neck and neck with the governing BC NDP.
Leger says its poll found support for the NDP sits at about 42 per cent, with the Conservatives just narrowly behind at 39 per cent — a 13-point boost in just a few months for John Rustad’s party.
The poll also found the Conservatives are doing well with younger British Columbians, which experts say is a little odd.
Most younger voters tend to lean more progressive, however, pundits say this latest poll could be an indication that younger voters aren’t happy with the establishment, which in this case, is the NDP.
Housing, health-care, and the cost of living crisis continue to be the most important issues for voters, Leger shared.
Meanwhile, support for BC United has “declined significantly” between March and August this year, and now sits at around 10 per cent of the voting share, Leger said. The BC Greens were polled in fourth at around 8 per cent.
However, Premier David Eby still has the highest approval rating of all party leaders, commanding a share of 44 per cent.
Leger’s latest polling sample was 1,001 people in B.C. 18 years and older. The upcoming provincial election is slated for Oct. 19.