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Official historical result · district 59029

Saanich—Gulf Islands federal election result, 2025.

Elizabeth May (Green Party of Canada) won Saanich—Gulf Islands in the 2025 Canadian federal election by 5,790 votes over David Beckham (Liberal Party of Canada).

Direct answer

Elizabeth May was elected.

Elizabeth May received 31,199 votes (39.1%). David Beckham received 25,409 votes (31.8%).

Winning party
Green Party of Canada
Runner-up party
Liberal Party of Canada
Winning majority
5,790
Turnout
77.9%
Ballots cast
80,122
Electors
102,890
Complete candidate result

All 4 candidates.

PlaceCandidatePartyResidenceOccupationVotesShare
1Elizabeth MayElectedSource incumbent markerGreen Party of CanadaSidney, B.C./ C.-B.Parliamentarian/Parlementaire31,19939.1%
2David BeckhamLiberal Party of CanadaSidney, B.C./ C.-B.Renewable Energy Consultant/Consultant en énergie renouvelable25,40931.8%
3Cathie OunstedConservative Party of CanadaSaanichton, B.C./ C.-B.Accountant/Comptable20,01525.1%
4Colin PlantNew Democratic PartySaanich, B.C./ C.-B.Teacher/Enseignant3,1634.0%
Permanent riding record

Saanich—Gulf Islands, British Columbia

Electionpedia ID
eop-result-ca-2025-commons-59029
Official district code
59029
Province or territory
British Columbia
Polling date
28 April 2025
Population
122,147
Electors
102,890
Voting desks
259
Valid ballots
79,786
Rejected ballots
336
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