Almost five months have passed since British Columbians participated in the provincial election. When Research Co. asked the province’s residents about their political views earlier this month, the needle did not move much. The governing BC New Democratic Party remains in first place with the support of 44 per cent of decided voters, closely followed by the Conservative Party of B.C. at 42 per cent. The BC Green Party is third with 11 per cent, and three per cent of decided voters would back other parties or independent candidates.

The gender and age gaps observed in last October’s campaign persist. Roughly half of women (49 per cent) and most British Columbians aged 35-54 (54 per cent) would vote for the BC NDP. The BC Conservatives can count on the support of 49 per cent of men and 49 per cent of British Columbians aged 35-54.

A majority of British Columbians (53 per cent) say they would consider voting for the BC NDP if they ran a candidate in their constituency in the next provincial election. The proportion is lower for the BC Conservatives (45 per cent) and the BC Greens (39 per cent).

More than half of British Columbians (55 per cent, up two........

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