Voting is May 23, 2026 at 8:00 am to May 29, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Vote Iain Black #1
This is the most important action members can take.
The Conservative Party of BC leadership election uses a ranked ballot. Members may have the option to rank additional candidates, but to give Iain Black your strongest support, rank Iain Black #1 on your ballot.
Then follow the simple steps below to submit your vote.
Step-by-Step Voting Instructions
Check your email
Look for your official voting email from the Conservative Party of BC. The email will include your voting credentials and a secure link to vote.
Open your ballot
Click the secure voting link in your email. You will be taken to the official voting portal through Simply Voting.
Enter your voting credentials
Use the credentials sent to you by email to log in to the secure voting system.
Rank Iain Black #1
When you see the ballot, select Iain Black as your #1 choice. This is the strongest way to support Iain.
Review your ballot
Before submitting, make sure your ballot shows:
Iain Black — #1
Submit your ballot
Once you have reviewed your selection, submit your ballot. Please note: once your vote is submitted, it cannot be changed.
Need help?
If you have any questions or need help voting, please contact our team.
Email: info@iainblack.ca
Rules: How and When Do I Vote?
1. How and when do I vote?
Voting is conducted electronically through Simply Voting.
The voting window opens on May 23, 2026 at 8:00 am and closes on May 29, 2026 at 8:00 am.
You will use the credentials sent to you to access the secure voting system and submit your ballot.
2. How does the preferential ballot work?
There are five candidates, and the election uses a preferential, or ranked, ballot. You will be asked to rank the candidates in order of your preference, where:
- 1 is your first choice
- 2 is your second choice
- 3 is your third choice
And so on.
You are not required to rank all candidates.
3. How are votes counted and how is the winner determined?
Each of BC’s 93 electoral districts is allocated 100 points, or one point per ballot cast if fewer than 100 ballots are cast in that district.
Points are distributed among candidates proportionally based on first-choice votes within each district and then totalled province-wide.
If no candidate receives more than 50% of province-wide points on the first count, the candidate with the fewest points is eliminated and their supporters’ next available choices are redistributed.
This continues until one candidate exceeds 50% of the province-wide points.
After each round, both province-wide and per-district results are made public.
4. Is my ballot secret?
Yes. The leadership vote is conducted by secret ballot.
5. Can I change my vote after submitting it?
No. Once your ballot has been submitted, your vote is final and cannot be changed.
Please review your ballot carefully before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I vote for Iain?
When you open your ballot, select Iain Black as your #1 choice.
That is the strongest way to support Iain and the most important step.
Can I vote for Iain only?
Yes. If Iain is your only choice, mark Iain Black as #1 and leave the remaining candidates blank.
Do I have to rank every candidate?
No. The official leadership FAQ says you are not required to rank all candidates.
You may rank additional candidates if you wish, but you do not have to.
What if Iain is not my first choice?
We hope you will rank Iain Black #1. That is the strongest possible support.
If you are still deciding, or already have another first choice, you can still support Iain by ranking him as your next highest choice.
The higher Iain is ranked on your ballot, the stronger your support is in a ranked ballot count.
Can I rank Iain #2 or #3?
Yes. While our ask is to rank Iain Black #1, a #2 or #3 ranking can still matter in later rounds if candidates ranked above him are eliminated.
If you are not ready to rank Iain first, rank him as high as possible.
Will ranking other candidates hurt Iain?
Your vote counts for your highest-ranked candidate who is still in the race in each round.
If you rank Iain #1, your vote starts with Iain.
If you do not want your ballot to help another candidate later, rank Iain Black #1 and leave the rest blank.
Make Your Vote Count
Vote Iain Black #1 on the ballot.
Experience matters.
Let’s win this leadership race, win the next election, and get BC back on track.