Provincial electoral district in British Columbia, Canada
Kamloops-North Thompson is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada.
It was formerly considered a political bellwether for the next provincial government, having swung to the governing party ever since party politics was introduced into British Columbia. This trend broke in 2017, when the district was won by a BC Liberal despite a BC NDP government being sworn in.[1]
Demographics
Population | 48,482 |
Population Change, 1996–2001 | 1.6% |
Area (km2) | 21,224.16 |
Pop. Density | 2.3 |
Geography
As of the 2020 provincial election, Kamloops-North Thompson comprises the northeastern portion of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. It is located in central British Columbia. Communities in the electoral district consist of Kamloops, north of the Thompson river, Clearwater, and Barriere.[2]
History
Election results
B.C. General Election 2005: Kamloops-North Thompson Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures |
| Liberal | Kevin Krueger | 11,648 | 48.36% | – | $114,377 |
| NDP | Mike Hanson | 9,635 | 40.00% | | $70,259 |
| Green | Grant Fraser | 1,689 | 7.01% | – | $2,268 |
| Conservative | Bob Altenhofen | 795 | 3.30% | | $1,511 |
| Marijuana | Keenan Todd | 321 | 1.33% | | $100 |
Total Valid Votes | 24,088 | 100% |
Total Rejected Ballots | 150 | 0.62% |
Turnout | 24,238 | 67.71% |
B.C. General Election 2001: Kamloops-North Thompson Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures |
| Liberal | Kevin Krueger | 12,676 | 58.04% | – | $46,310 |
| NDP | Dwayne Hartle | 4,181 | 19.14% | | $24,205 |
| Green | Denis J. Walsh | 3,122 | 14.29% | – | $4,398 |
| Marijuana | Vern Falk | 1,025 | 4.69% | | $3,765 |
| Unity | R.H. (Bob) Altenhofen | 836 | 3.84% | – | $5,587 |
Total valid votes | 21,840 | 100.00% |
Total rejected ballots | 172 | 0.79% |
Turnout | 22,012 | 72.65% |
B.C. General Election 1996: Kamloops-North Thompson Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures |
| Liberal | Kevin Krueger | 7,313 | 43.43% | – | $54,922 |
| NDP | Frederick H. Jackson | 6,945 | 41.25% | | $24,546 |
| Reform | Alan Forseth | 1,710 | 10.16% | – | $9,123 |
| Social Credit | Steve Quinn | 468 | 2.78% | – | $6,908 |
| Green | Alan Child | 401 | 2.38% | – | $295 |
Total valid votes | 16,837 | 100.00% |
Total rejected ballots | 118 | 0.70% |
Turnout | 16,955 | 72.65% |
B.C. General Election 1991: Kamloops-North Thompson Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | Expenditures |
| NDP | Frederick H. Jackson | 5,843 | 39.43% | | $27,214 |
| Social Credit | Paul Caissie | 4,283 | 28.90% | – | $44,425 |
| Liberal | John E. Harwood | 4,694 | 31.67% | – | $2,650 |
Total valid votes | 14,820 | 100.00% |
Total rejected ballots | 227 | 1.51% |
Turnout | 15,047 | 74.02% |
References
- ^ Tieleman, Bill (May 21, 2013). "How the BC NDP Blew the Election". The Tyee. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
Kamloops-North Thompson also has an amazing political record: the party that wins this bellwether seat has formed government since party politics were introduced to B.C.
- ^ "Kamloops-North Thompson Electoral District" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Statement of Votes – 41st Provincial General Election – May 9, 2017" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
External links
- BC Stats - 2001 (pdf)
- Results of 2001 election (pdf)
- 2001 Expenditures (pdf)
- Results of 1996 election
- 1996 Expenditures (pdf)
- Results of 1991 election
- 1991 Expenditures
- Website of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
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