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Former BC Conservative Leader John Rustad will not seek re-election

Former Conservative Party of British Columbia Leader John Rustad confirms that he will not be seeking re-election in Nechako Lakes.

Clayton DeMaine
Sep 24, 2026
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After stating that he would be available if the new Conservative Party of British Columbia needed his help, John Rustad, the party’s former leader, has confirmed that he will not be seeking re-election in the ongoing provincial election following the snap call.

In a post released on X on Wednesday, Rustad thanked hi…

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