In British Columbia, Canada, the two main political parties are tied after most votes from the election have been counted, and it may take several days to find out who won, according to provisional results.
The current ruling party, the left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), has won 40 seats and is leading in six more. The right-leaning Conservative Party has also won 40 seats and is leading in five. The Green Party has secured two seats.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the final result will likely depend on votes from out-of-district areas and mail-in ballots, which will not be fully counted until October 26. To have a majority in the provincial legislature, a party needs to win 47 seats.
The Conservatives have gained support by promising to eliminate a carbon emissions tax and expand the liquefied natural gas industry, likely appealing to voters tired of the NDP’s long-standing government.
This situation could be similar to the 2017 election when no party secured a majority, but the Green Party helped the NDP form a government by signing an agreement.
Overall, the election outcome is still uncertain, and the counting of additional votes will be crucial in determining the new leadership of British Columbia【Reuters】.