Determined Dix

Yesterday Adrian Dix was elected the new leader of the BC NDP. I'm not going to lie to you - this election was disappointing for me. My preference for leader was John Horgan, and what with his real momentum going into the convention, I had high hopes that he might be able to pull off a victory. Still, I am completely behind Adrian Dix as we head into a new era of BC politics. Below are the results of the leadership contest in Vancouver.

First Ballot

Adrian Dix - 7,683 (38%)

Mike Farnworth - 6,979 (35%)

John Horgan - 4,844 (24%)

Dana Larsen - 531 (3%)

Second Ballot

Adrian Dix - 7,748 (39%)

Mike Farnworth - 6,951 (35%)

John Horgan - 5,034 (26%)

Third Ballot

Adrian Dix - 9,772 (52%)

Mike Farnworth - 9,095 (48%)

This election will bring about the reassembly of the legislature, and the need for a by-election soon. There is also a possibility a general election will be called by the fall, especially if the Liberals believe they have a good chance against Adrian, which judging by the rhetoric, they do. Either way, the BC NDP based on the atmosphere of the election appears to be quite united and ready to fight for social democracy whenever those writs are issued. Onwards and upwards we go!