BC Green’s Emily Lowan to Run in Victoria-Area Riding as Rob Botterell Steps Aside

British Columbia Green Leader Emily Lowan will run in the Saanich North and the Islands riding, previously held by Rob Botterell who is not seeking re-election. Lowan, currently without a seat, believes her party can influence the provincial election outcome and act as a balance of power. The Saanich North riding became Green in 2017 when Adam Olsen won with nearly 42% of the vote.

• BC Green Leader Emily Lowan plans to run in the Saanich North and the Islands riding.
• Rob Botterell, a Green Party member, will not seek re-election in Saanich North and the Islands.
• Lowan, who currently is not in the legislature, stated both major parties have failed residents.
• She believes her party could hold the balance of power after the Oct. 24 provincial election.
• The Saanich North riding turned Green in 2017 when Adam Olsen won with almost 42% of the vote.