2017 South Surrey—White Rock federal by-election

A by-election was held in the federal riding of South Surrey—White Rock in British Columbia on December 11, 2017 following the resignation of Conservative MP Dianne Watts. The seat was gained for the Liberals by Gordie Hogg.

2017 South Surrey—White Rock federal by-election

December 11, 2017 (2017-12-11)

Seat of South Surrey—White Rock
Turnout38.13% ( 36.60pp)
  First party Second party
 
Candidate Gordie Hogg Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Party Liberal Conservative
Popular vote 14,369 12,752
Percentage 47.49% 42.14%
Swing 6.00pp 1.89pp

MP before election

Dianne Watts
Conservative

Elected MP

Gordie Hogg
Liberal

The by-election result was rare as it saw a seat gain for a governing party.

The by election was held on the same day as 3 others across Canada; Battlefords—Lloydminster in Alberta, Bonavista—Burin—Trinity in Newfoundland and Labrador and Scarborough—Agincourt in Ontario.

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