Play-by-play coverage of election night for Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding.
At 11:55 p.m. all polls have been reported with NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach winning the Skeena-Bulkley valley riding with 40.9 per cent of the vote and conservative candidate Claire Rattée trailing behind at 33.4 per cent, missing less than 3,100 votes.
More than 61 per cent of registered electors came out to vote — 40,795 of 66,421 — not including electors who registered on election day.
Bachrach 16,670
Rattée 13,637
Birdi 4,704
Sawyer 3,193
Taylor 1,343
Craven 929
Nunes 164
Ritchie 155
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11:30 p.m. 218/219 “There haven’t been any results for our riding,” says Rattée about Cullen’s performance.
“I think there will be another election soon and I will definitely be running again,” said an upbeat Rattée late on Monday night as the final results trickled in. “The result shows that people are looking for change. There haven’t been any results for our riding.”
Bachrach 16,199
Rattée 13,304
Birdi 4,595
Sawyer 3,129
Taylor 1,319
Craven 901
Nunes 160
Ritchie 153
11:15 p.m. 215/219
Bachrach 15805
Rattée 12991
Birdi 4525
Sawyer 3070
Taylor 1270
Craven 863
Nunes 159
Ritchie 151
10:58 p.m. 212/219
Bachrach 15,479
Rattée 12,829
Birdi 4,424
Sawyer 3,019
Taylor 1,238
Craven 858
Nunes 156
Ritchie 150
10:47 p.m. 210/219 less than 10 polls to count
Bachrach 15,367
Rattée 12,735
Birdi 4,395
Sawyer 2,993
Taylor 1,235
Craven 855
Nunes 156
Ritchie 150
10:35 p.m. 202/219 polls counted, Rattée last candidate to concede.
“It’s the result of the democratic process and people have chosen him. He takes on a great responsibility and I’m going to say that God has — through the voting process — entrusted him with a great responsibility as he has Justin Trudeau and of course then people have to carry that responsibility. He could exercise that responsibility and begin defending innocent human life. He could use that responsibility and begin supporting traditional marriage which is the building block of society. He could speak up for freedom of speech and the people who are now being restricted in their ability to speak the truth so those choices will rest with him,” says Christian Heritage candidate Rod Taylor.
Bachrach 14,627
Rattée 12,458
Birdi 4,239
Sawyer 2,859
Taylor 1,227
Craven 826
Nunes 149
Ritchie 145
10:05 187/219, still less than 40 polls to count and Conservative candidate Claire Rattée will comment after they’re counted, reports Gerry Leibel from Kitimat Northern Sentinel.
Bachrach 13,881
Rattée 11,750
Birdi 3,855
Sawyer 2,679
Taylor 1,152
Craven 781
Nunes 143
Ritchie 136
9:40 155/219 polls counted as Bachrach arrives at his party in Smithers and is delivering his acceptance speech.
Bachrach 11,322
Rattée 8,751
Birdi 3,117
Sawyer 2,159
Taylor 737
Craven 569
Nunes 117
Ritchie 110
9:30 p.m. 142/219 polls counted and excitement winds down as candidates congratulate one another and continue their viewing parties.
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Mike Sawyer on Taylor winning: “It doesn’t surprise me Taylor is going to win. Good for him. I think he will be a good MP. His commitment during the election was he would show up and stand up and I hope that he does that.”
| A musical number is going on in Rod Taylor’s basement, reportsTrevor Hewitt from Smithers Interior News. |
Bachrach 10,122
Rattée 7,823
Birdi 2,812
Sawyer 1,901
Taylor 625
Craven 513
Nunes 109
Ritchie 101
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9:15 p.m. With 125/219, more than half the polling stations have been counted
| As the votes came in, Independent candidate Danny Nunes was walking around downtown Kitimat playing Pokemon Go, reports Brittany Gervais with The Terrace Standard. “If that counts as a headquarters,” Nunes said. “I’m happy I’m not in last place.” At last count, Nunes secured 0.4 per cent of the vote with 83 votes, ahead of fellow Independent candidate Merv Ritchie with 74 votes. “No wizard [Ritchie] can beat Dan the Bear…The turnout was exactly what I expected.” This is Nunes’ last political run, he said. |
Bachrach 8,969
Rattée 6,809
Birdi 2,499
Sawyer 1,671
Craven 446
Taylor 500
Craven 448
Nunes 95
Ritchie 93
9:00 p.m. 96/219
“Sawyer said he is going to go over to the Smithers brewery to congratulate Taylor,” reports Thom Barker from Sawyer’s Smithers headquarters, as Trevor Hewitt gives a live look at Christian Heritage candidate, Rod Taylor’s Smithers headquarters:
Bachrach 7,189
Rattée 5,155
Birdi 1,979
Sawyer 1,296
Craven 338
Taylor 314
Nunes 71
Ritchie 67
8:50 p.m. 65/219
“Claire’s campaign manager says NDP hasn’t won – still a bunch of ridings to be counted,” reports Gerry Leibel from Kitimat Northern Sentinel.
Bachrach 4,641
Rattée 3,254
Birdi 1,328
Sawyer 820
Craven 223
Taylor 188
Nunes 50
Ritchie 37
| Dave Birdi: “Running in this election has been enlightening experience. Spending time in dialogue with communities from Atlin to Bella Coola, Fort St. James to Sandspit. This was an opportunity to engage and learn. New friendships have been formed. Thank-you to all the candidates and the organizers of the debates for sharing with the communities.Thank you to my family, supporters, and all volunteers contributing many hours of hard work, as well as the Liberal Party for this incredible opportunity to represent Skeena – Bulkley Valley region.” Left to right: Jai Birdi (brother), Dave Birdi, Harjit Birdi (wife), Bachan Bidi (mother), Gurdeep Birdi (brother) (photo Aman Parhar / Caledonia Courier) |
| The crowd is excited and still waiting for Bachrach to show (Marisca Bakker / Smithers Interior News) |
8:40 55/219
Bachrach 3,946
Rattée 2,566
Birdi 1,025
Sawyer 666
Craven 172
Taylor 146
Nunes 37
Ritchie 31
8:30 p.m. BREAKING: Taylor Bachrach will be headed to Ottawa as the new MP for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley. He was declared the winner at approximately 8:30 p.m.
With 20 per cent of polls now reporting, Canadian Press has called the Skeena Bulkley Valley for NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach with 46.7 per cent of the vote.
Bachrach has served as the mayor of Smithers since 2011. It will be the first time since 2004 that the region has been represented by someone other than Nathan Cullen, who decided not to run this election. The area stays orange though, as the NDP once again ran the most successful campaign.
| People’s Party candidate Jody Craven “would like to thank the PPC, my riding, my team and especially my family who didn’t see me for days while I was out on the campaign trail. Even though I lost, I won’t give up. I will still be involved in the public, taking up people’s issues and concerns I learned during the campaign that there are a lot of serious issues that still haven’t been addressed – government has to step up and start supporting Skeena Bulkley Valley. We have issues with the forestry industry in the north and a lack of cellphone coverage along Highway 16. We should be doubling up on our healthcare as well. I am very honoured that the PPC had faith in me and chose me to run on their behalf in the election. I will be back again, in 18 months – I won’t give up.” |
| “When I ran the last provincial election I took about five per cent of the vote. It kind of shocked me how well I did. With eight candidates running, the fear factor really drives people…I think that’s why people have gone really hard to the NDP again,” said Independent Merv Ritchie. |
8:25 p.m. 40/219
“Commenting as of the last update, Independent Merv Ritchie had secured 20 votes, two votes behind the other Independent candidate Danny Nunes at 22 votes. Ritchie, who has been away from the riding for a personal matter, said he wants to congratulate NDP Taylor Bachrach for a “spectacular” campaign,” reports Brittany Gervais from The Terrace Standard.
Bachrach 2324
Rattée 1688
Birdi 612
Sawyer 368
Craven 116
Taylor 81
Nunes 24
Ritchie 21
8:20 p.m. 35/219
“So far, NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach has secured 46.9 per cent of the vote with 15 per cent of polls reporting, 700 votes ahead of Conservative Claire Rattée. If Bachrach is able to hold on to the lead once 20 per cent of polls are reported, it may be safe to say he’s secured his seat as the next MP for the Skeena Bulkley Valley,” reports Brittany Gervais from The Terrace Standard.
Bachrach 1911
Rattée 1206
Birdi 465
Sawyer 315
Craven 73
Taylor 66
Nunes 22
Ritchie 20
| NDP Campaign volunteers are anxiously waiting results. Taylor Bachrach is scheduled to appear later on tonight.(Maricia Barker, Smithers Interior News). |
| Mike and supporters watching the results trickle in.(Thom Barker, Smithers Interior News). |
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8:13 p.m. 20/219, NDP and conservative are way ahead in the lead
Bachrach 1462
Rattée 889
Birdi 352
Sawyer 269
Craven 54
Taylor 49
Nunes 19
Ritchie 16
8:05 p.m. 20/219
Bachrach 960
Rattée 310
Sawyer 196
Birdi 164
Taylor 30
Craven 23
Ritchie 10
Nunes 9
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8:03 p.m. 17/219
“Big cheer went up here when Jenica Atwin was declared elected for greens in Fredericton,” reports Smithers Interior News reporter Thom Barker from Sawyer’s headquarters.
Bachrach 703
Rattée 238
Sawyer 151
Birdi 136
Taylor 24
Craven 14
Nunes 8
Ritchie 6
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7:55 p.m. 12/219
“Mike Sawyer is excited to be at 13.8% of the vote,” reports Smithers Interior News reporter Thom Barker from Sawyer’s headquarters.
Bachrach 302
Rattée 151
Sawyer 90
Birdi 80
Taylor 16
Craven 5
Nunes 5
Ritchie 3
7:50 p.m.: 10/219 votes flying in with Independents Nunes and Ritchie on the board
Bachrach 199
Rattée 137
Birdi 69
Sawyer 64
Taylor 15
Craven 5
Nunes 3
Ritchie 1
7:40 p.m.: 3/219 polls in, Conservatives take the lead
Conservative, Rattée 19;
NDP, Bachrach 14;
Liberal, Birdi 8;
Green, Sawyer 4;
Christian Heritage, Taylor 3
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6:40 p.m. polls are closing soon here is a look so far: “Green Party and Taylor Bachrach the top spenders on the social media platform,” by Alex Kurial Taylor Bachrach, Mike Sawyer and Claire Rattée turned their attention to Facebook during the federal election campaign, targeting users of the site with a number of ads in their quest to become the new MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley. According to the Facebook Ad Library report, the Skeena-Bulkley Valley Green Party, with Mike Sawyer as their candidate, were the top spenders, contributing $1,597 worth of ads to the social media platform since June. The majority of that amount, $960, came during the final week of the campaign. Overall they produced 36 separate ads, most of which focused on climate-related issues. Just two of the ads featured Sawyer himself. NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach was not far behind, spending a total of $1,184 on Facebook ads. He got out to an earlier start though, with just $279 of this amount coming in the final week. Bachrach’s total ad count hit 50 by the time advertising season was up. Only seven of the ads did not feature a picture of Bachrach. Conservative candidate Claire Rattée also pitched in some funds to the social media giant, spending $298 over the course of the campaign. Rattée was able to produce 22 ads with this amount though, as the majority of these were self-produced videos. On the street Fort St. James with Aman Parhar at David Hoy Elementary School: “What issues is important to you this election?”
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