BC Green’s Emily Lowan to Run in Victoria-Area Riding as Rob Botterell Steps Aside
British Columbia Green Leader Emily Lowan says she plans to run in the provincial election in what is considered a safe riding for her party in the Victoria area. Green Party member Rob Botterell has announced he won’t seek re-election in Saanich North and the Islands, while Lowan will run in the riding. Lowan, who …
TL;DR
- BC Green Leader Emily Lowan plans to run in the Saanich North and the Islands riding.
- Rob Botterell, a Green Party member, will not seek re-election in Saanich North and the Islands.
- Lowan, who currently is not in the legislature, stated both major parties have failed residents.
- She believes her party could hold the balance of power after the Oct. 24 provincial election.
- The Saanich North riding turned Green in 2017 when Adam Olsen won with almost 42% of the vote.