BC Conservatives Take Narrow Lead as Housing Costs, Health Care, and the Economy Shape Voter Priorities

British Columbia’s political landscape remains highly competitive. According to Leger’s latest British Columbia Pulse Check, the BC Conservatives now hold a narrow lead among decided voters, while housing costs, health care, and the economy remain top of mind for residents across the province. For more context on the province’s shifting political landscape, read Leger’s previous analysis on the BC NDP’s shrinking lead.

• The BC Conservatives lead with 45% of decided voters, followed by the BC NDP at 41% and the BC Greens at 8%.
• The top issues for BC residents are housing prices and affordability (31%), health care (29%), and the economy (24%).
• 72% of residents have heard that the BC Conservative Party selected a new leader, but only 26% say they are familiar with Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
• On preferred premier, David Eby leads slightly at 30%, followed by Kerry-Lynne Findlay at 27%.

For the first time since the last provincial election, the BC Conservatives hold a narrow lead over the BC NDP among decided voters. The Conservatives currently sit at 45%, compared with 41% for the NDP, while the BC Greens receive 8% support. This points to a more competitive provincial landscape following the close 2024 election, with official results available through Elections BC.

Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership is also beginning to shape perceptions of the BC Conservatives, though many British Columbians are still getting to know her. Awareness of the leadership change is high, but familiarity with Findlay remains limited, leaving room for opinions to shift as she becomes more visible.

Housing prices and affordability remain the most important issue facing British Columbia, followed closely by health care. These priorities align with ongoing public attention on housing access and services, including provincial resources related to affordable housing and health care in British Columbia. At the same time, the economy is gaining ground, now ranking among the top three issues for residents.

The data also shows clear differences by political preference. Conservative voters are more likely to prioritize the economy, taxes, deficits, and crime/public safety, while NDP voters are more likely to mention housing costs and health care. Together, these differences suggest a provincial conversation shaped by both cost-of-living pressures and broader questions about economic confidence.

Want to better understand what British Columbians are thinking? Explore Leger’s latest polling and public opinion research for insights into the issues shaping communities across Canada.

This Leger survey was conducted online among 1,002 British Columbia residents aged 18 and older from June 1 to 2, 2026, using Leger’s LEO online panel. Results were weighted by age, gender, region, and education to ensure a representative sample of British Columbia’s population. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size yields a margin of error no greater than ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.