2009 British Columbia general election

An Act was passed in 2008 providing for an increase of seats from 79 to 85, upon the next election. The following changes were made: == Political parties ==

British Columbia Liberal Party New Democratic Party of British Columbia Green Party of British Columbia Minor parties ==Timeline of the campaign==

April 10, 2008, passage of the Electoral Districts Act, 2008 moving BC from 79 to 85 constituencies. October 29, 2008, by-elections in Vancouver-Burrard and Vancouver-Fairview, both won by the New Democrats. April 14, 2009, the campaign will officially begin when the writ is issued. April 24, 2009 1pm close of nominations for the election. May 12, 2009, Election day. Debates There was one TV debate featuring the leaders of the three major parties: Gordon Campbell, Carole James, and Jane Sterk on all three major BC networks on Sunday May 3 at 5:00 p.m. CKNW had a debate of the three leaders on April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBC Radio One had a debate of the three leaders on April 21 at 7:30 a.m. ==Opinion polls==

Vote and seat summaries ==MLAs elected==

Synopsis of results : = Open seat : = turnout is above provincial average : = winning candidate was in previous Legislature : = Incumbent had switched allegiance : = Previously incumbent in another riding : = Not incumbent; was previously elected to the Legislature : = Incumbency arose from by-election gain : = other incumbents renominated : = previously an MP in the House of Commons of Canada : = Multiple candidates Summary analysis ==References==