Newly elected leader of the B.C. Conservative Party Kerry-Lynne Findlay speaks during leadership election night in Vancouver on May 30, 2026. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
Long-time Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay overcame a number of setbacks, including a campaign defection, unsubstantiated media allegations late in the race, and a high-profile, organized opposition campaign, to win the B.C. Conservative leadership race.
