Peace River South

Provincial electoral district in British Columbia, Canada

Peace River South is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. It was created under the name South Peace River by the Constitution Amendment Act, 1955, which split the old riding of Peace River into northern and southern portions for the 1956 BC election. Its current name has been in use since 1991.

Geography

As of the 2020 provincial election, Peace River South comprises the southern portion of the Peace River Regional District, located in eastern British Columbia. The electoral district is bordered by Alberta in the east. Communities in the electoral district consist of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge and Pouce Coupe.^[1]

History

Member of the Legislative Assembly

This riding has elected the following members of the Legislative Assembly:

Its current member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is Mike Bernier. He was first elected in 2013 and represents BC United.

Election results

References

1. "Peace River South Electoral District" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
2. "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". Elections BC. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
3. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
4. "Statement of Votes – 41st Provincial General Election – May 9, 2017" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
5. "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

External links

• BC Stats Profile - 2001 (pdf)
• Results of 2001 election (pdf)
• 2001 Expenditures
• Results of 1996 election
• 1996 Expenditures
• Results of 1991 election
• 1991 Expenditures
• Website of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

55°39′N 120°11′W / 55.65°N 120.18°W / 55.65; -120.18