The poll indicates Milobar, the only sitting legislator vying for the leadership of the Official Opposition, would secure a clear majority, with a projected 53 Conservative seats to 38 for the NDP.
Conservative MLA Peter Milobar was the only sitting MLA still in the race to succeed John Rustad as leader of the provincial Tories.
Under current interim leader Trevor Halford, the BC Conservative trail the David Eby led NDP by almost 2 points. 38.6% to 36.8%. When testing potential BC Conservative leadership candidates, each of Elliott, Black, Findlay and Milobar lead the NDP but only Peter Milobar would result in a clear majority BC Conservative majority.
Seven candidates still in B.C. Conservative leadership race after two MLAs drop out
“In my humble opinion, if it is change to government, you are looking for in a way that will unite British Columbians, then Peter Milobar is well suited to do that on day one as Premier. Peter is among the few candidates who currently hold a seat in the Legislative Assembly, which is a significant detail that many people may not realize.”
Two more BC conservative MLAs are backing Peter Milobar’s bid to lead the party.
Two more B.C. Conservative MLAs are backing Peter Milobar’s bid to lead the party.
Kiel Giddens, the BC Conservative MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie and the party’s labour critic, has endorsed Peter Milobar in the race to lead the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
Five MLAs stood behind the Kamloops Centre MLA on Tuesday, with more endorsements on the way as candidates wait for acceptance by the party
Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar now has the support of more than 15 per cent of the current Conservative caucus, as five MLAs, including Ward Stamer of Kamloops-North Thompson, officially endorsed his leadership bid Wednesday (Feb 25) morning.
