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Karin Kirkpatrick

Karin Kirkpatrick
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for West Vancouver-Capilano
In office
October 24, 2020 – September 21, 2024
Preceded byRalph Sultan
Succeeded byLynne Block
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
Other political
affiliations		BC United
Residence(s)West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Karin Kirkpatrick is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election.[1] She represented the electoral district of West Vancouver-Capilano as a member of BC United. She served as the Official Opposition critic for Education, Children, Family Development, and Childcare. As of May 6, 2024, she serves as the Shadow Minister for Housing, Childcare, Autism & Accessibility, Gender Equity & Inclusion.

Background

On February 8, 2024, she announced she would stand down at the 2024 British Columbia general election.[2]

On September 16, 2024, she announced she would re-enter the campaign as an independent, citing disapproval with Kevin Falcon's decision to suspend the BC United campaign, and endorse the BC Conservatives.[3] In the 2024 British Columbia general election, she was unseated by Conservative Party of British Columbia candidate Lynne Block.[4]

Electoral record

2020 British Columbia general election: West Vancouver-Capilano
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Karin Kirkpatrick 12,734 53.55 −3.61 $31,268.43
New Democratic Amelia Hill 7,194 30.25 +6.62 $4,548.12
Green Rasoul Narimani 3,664 15.41 −3.80 $9,137.14
Independent Anton Shendryk 186 0.78 – $0.00
Total valid votes 23,778 100.00 –
Total rejected ballots 228 0.95 +0.24
Turnout 24,006 58.10 –4.46
Registered voters 41,315
Liberal hold Swing –5.12
Source: Elections BC[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Ben Bengtson, "Election night results give Liberal Karin Kirkpatrick the projected win in West Vancouver-Capilano". North Shore News, October 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Richter, Brent (February 8, 2024). "West Vancouver MLA Karin Kirkpatrick won't seek re-election". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "B.C. MLA Karin Kirkpatrick re-enters election as an Independent". CBC News. The Canadian Press. September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "BC election 2024 results: West Vancouver-Capilano | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Statement of Votes — 42nd Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved July 15, 2021.


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