2023 Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership election
# 2023 Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership election

A Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership election was held on March 31, 2023, to elect a new party leader, following the resignation of Trevor Bolin.

On March 31, 2023, Rustad was acclaimed as the leader after being the only person to enter the race. A "leadership celebration" took place on April 2 to celebrate Rustad's acclamation as leader.

## Acclaimed candidate

* John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes (2005–present), MLA for Prince George–Omineca (2005–2009), Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation (2013–2017)

## Declined

People who expressed interest in running but did not, include:

* Scott Anderson, Interim leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, 2017–2019, and former Vernon city councillor
* Bryan Breguet, professor at Langara College, host of 2closetocall.ca, a website about Canadian elections.
