2019 Nanaimo—Ladysmith federal by-election

A by-election was held in the federal riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith on May 6, 2019, following the resignation of incumbent New Democratic MP Sheila Malcolmson.

2019 Nanaimo—Ladysmith federal by-election
May 6, 2019 (2019-05-06)
Riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith
Turnout41.44% (Decrease 33.56pp)
  First party Second party
 
CPC
Candidate Paul Manly John Hirst
Party Green Conservative
Popular vote 15,302 10,215
Percentage 37.26% 24.88%
Swing Increase 17.51pp Increase 1.52pp
  Third party Fourth party
 
LPC
Candidate Bob Chamberlin Michelle Corfield
Party New Democratic Liberal
Popular vote 9,446 4,515
Percentage 23.00% 10.99%
Swing Decrease 10.20pp Decrease 12.52pp
MP before election

Sheila Malcolmson
New Democratic

 Elected MP

Paul Manly
Green

Green candidate Paul Manly won the by-election, becoming the second Green Party member to be elected to the House of Commons.[1]

Results
Canadian federal by-election, May 6, 2019: Nanaimo—Ladysmith
Resignation of Sheila Malcolmson
Party Candidate Votes%±%
GreenPaul Manly15,30237.26+17.51
ConservativeJohn Hirst10,21524.88+1.52
New DemocraticBob Chamberlin9,44623.00–10.20
LiberalMichelle Corfield4,51510.99–12.52
People'sJennifer Clarke1,2683.09
Progressive CanadianBrian Marlatt2530.62
National Citizens AllianceJakob Letkemann660.16
Total valid votes/Expense limit 41,06599.68–
Total rejected ballots 1300.32+0.09
Turnout 41,19541.16-33.84
Eligible voters 100,074
Green gain from New Democratic Swing +13.85
Source: Elections Canada[2]; Maclean's[3]

See also

References
  1. Ghoussoub, Michelle (May 6, 2019). "Green Party wins byelection in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, CBC projects". CBC News.
  2. Official Voting Results
  3. MacLean's (May 7, 2019). "Nanaimo–Ladysmith by-election 2019: Live results". Maclean's. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
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