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Kerry-Lynne Findlay has been voted the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.
It was a tight race on Saturday, where Findlay was able to eke out 51 per cent of the vote. Her closest challenger, Caroline Elliott, came in second with 49 per cent.
“B.C. Liberal insiders are trying to take over the Conservative Party of B.C. The Liberals want to steal the Conservative name … and push the same hidden Liberal agenda,” Findlay’s website states.
Her campaign promises include cutting taxes, getting rid of SOGI in schools and harsher consequences for criminals, including extortionists.
There were five candidates for the leadership race — Findlay, Elliott, Iain Black, Yuri Fulmer and Peter Milobar.
As the winner, Findlay will replace interim leader Trevor Halford, who took over after former leader John Rustad resigned.
Findlay served in cabinet in Stephen Harper’s government and was the chief opposition whip under the leadership of Pierre Poilievre. She says as leader, she will unite the B.C. party and keep with Conservative views.
With files from Stuart McNish.
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