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How the B.C. Conservatives toppled David Eby: Anthony Koch

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Jerema, C. (2026, October 30). How the B.C. Conservatives toppled David Eby: Anthony Koch. National Post. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/how-the-b-c-conservatives-toppled-david-eby-anthony-koch

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National Post · collected 2026-10-30 · by Carson Jerema

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On October 24, 2026, British Columbia held an early provincial election called by NDP leader David Eby, which resulted in a surprising victory for the Conservative Party led by Lorne Doerkson. The Conservatives won with a majority government, marking their first electoral win in nearly a century and ending nine years of NDP rule. Key issues during the campaign included healthcare funding, housing costs, and support for liquefied natural gas production. Eby's gamble to call an early election backfired when his main opponent, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, unexpectedly resigned, leading to confusion within the opposition but ultimately benefiting Doerkson’s Conservatives who capitalized on rural and northern perspectives largely overlooked by previous governments.

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B.C. GPE · 4× Conservatives NORP · 2× Eby PERSON · 2× NDP ORG · 2× Anthony Koch PERSON · 1× Canadian NORP · 1× Conservative NORP · 1× David Eby PERSON · 1× Rob Breakenridge PERSON · 1× the Conservative party ORG · 1×

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So how did the Conservatives — a party which seemed to be falling apart at the seams just a couple of months ago — turn the table on Eby’s opportunism and finally oust the NDP from power?
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An election no one expected has produced one of the most remarkable political stories — and political comebacks — in recent Canadian history. asserted
one → expect → history
The snap election gamble by B.C. Premier David Eby backfired spectacularly on the NDP, producing instead a massive majority government for the B.C. Conservatives. asserted
gamble → backfire → Conservatives
So how did the Conservatives — a party which seemed to be falling apart at the seams just a couple of months ago — turn the table on Eby’s opportunism and finally oust the NDP from power? asserted
which → seem → power
In this interview, Rob Breakenridge speaks with Anthony Koch, a veteran conservative strategist who played a key role in the B.C. Conservative campaign. asserted
who → speak → campaign
We’ll look at the circumstances that led to Eby’s fateful election decision and how it jolted the Conservative party toward unity. asserted
it → look → unity
We’ll also look at the impact of Lorne Doerkson, B.C.’s premier-designate, and how his humble, down-to-earth image — coupled with a focused conservative message — helped to carry the day. asserted
image → look → day
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