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Abbotsford-Mission
British Columbia electoral district
Map
Interactive map of riding boundaries
Provincial electoral district
LegislatureLegislative Assembly of British Columbia
MLA
  
Vacant
District created2008
First contested2009
Last contested2024
Demographics
Population (2021)59,296
Area (km²)88
Pop. density (per km²)673.8
Census divisionFraser Valley
Census subdivision(s)Abbotsford, Mission

Abbotsford-Mission is a provincial electoral district in British Columbia that has been represented in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2009.

Created under the 2008 British Columbia electoral redistribution, the riding was first contested in the 2009 general election.[1] It was created from parts of Abbotsford-Clayburn, Chilliwack-Sumas and Maple Ridge-Mission.

The riding is currently vacant pending the 2026 British Columbia general election.

Demographics

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Population, 2021 59,296
Area (km2) 88
Pop. density (people per km2) 673
Source: BC Electoral Boundaries Commission[2]

Geography

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Straddling the Fraser River, the electoral district comprises parts of northeastern Abbotsford, including Clayburn and Ridgedale, as well as the city of Mission, encompassing its core and Hatzic.[3]

Members of the Legislative Assembly

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

Assembly Years Member Party
Abbotsford-Mission
Riding created from Maple Ridge-Mission,
Abbotsford-Clayburn and Chilliwack-Sumas
39th 2009–2013     Randy Hawes Liberal
40th 2013–2017 Simon Gibson
41st 2017–2020
42nd 2020–2024     Pam Alexis New Democratic
43rd 2024–2026     Reann Gasper Conservative
2026–2026     Vacant Vacant

Electoral history

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2023 Representation Order

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2026 British Columbia general election
The 2026 general election will be held on October 24.
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeDarryl Kropp
New DemocraticPam Alexis
GreenStephen Fowler (presumptive)–
CentreBCLakhwinder Jhaj–
LibertarianJeff Monds–
Total valid votes
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Registered voters TBA
Source: Elections BC
2026 by-election (cancelled)
Scheduled for September 26, 2026 due to the resignation of Reann Gasper
Party Candidate
ConservativeKerry-Lynne Findlay
New DemocraticPam Alexis
GreenStephen Fowler
CentreBCLakhwinder Jhaj
LibertarianJeff Monds
The by-election was cancelled due to the dissolution of the Legislature on September 22, 2026.
2024 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeReann Gasper13,52355.38+49.8$49,054.04
New DemocraticPam Alexis10,89444.62−1.8$46,363.45
Total valid votes/expenses limit 24,41799.60–$71,700.08
Total rejected ballots 980.40–
Turnout 24,51557.42–
Registered voters 42,692
Conservative notional gain from New Democratic Swing +25.8
Source: Elections BC[4][5]
2020 provincial election redistributed results[6]
Party %
  New Democratic46.4
  Liberal35.3
  Green10.9
  Conservative5.6
  Christian Heritage1.8

2015 Representation Order

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2020 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticPam Alexis10,36441.07+11.90$22,050.17
LiberalSimon Gibson9,62038.12−13.07$38,355.28
GreenStephen Fowler2,66710.57−6.51$1,113.00
ConservativeTrevor Hamilton1,9897.88–$1,310.44
Christian HeritageAeriol Alderking5952.36−0.20$1,305.19
Total valid votes 25,23599.40–
Total rejected ballots 1520.60+0.07
Turnout 25,38753.45-5.76
Registered voters 47,500
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +12.48
Source: Elections BC[7]
2017 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalSimon Gibson12,87951.19+0.52$50,561
New DemocraticAndrew Murray Christie7,33929.17+1.97$284
GreenJennifer Holmes4,29717.08+8.01$1,482
Christian HeritageDan Cameron6442.56–$466
Total valid votes 25,159100.00
Total rejected ballots 1350.53
Turnout 25,29459.20
Source: Elections BC[8]

2008 Representation Order

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2013 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalSimon Gibson10,41750.67−7.7$61,719
New DemocraticPreet Rai5,59127.20−5.37$51,805
ConservativeDon Stahl1,9469.47–$5,271
GreenAird Flavelle1,8659.07+0.01$3,377
IndependentWendy Bales4152.02–$2,699
IndependentRoman Bojczuk2040.99–$2,547
ExcaliburMarcus Halliday1190.58–$310
Total valid votes 20,557100.00
Total rejected ballots 1170.57
Turnout 20,67456.63
Source: Elections BC[9]
2009 British Columbia general election
Party Candidate Votes%Expenditures
LiberalRandy Hawes10,37258.37$98,340
New DemocraticLynn Perrin5,78832.57$5,514
GreenBill Walsh1,6119.06$356
Total valid votes 17,771100.00
Total rejected ballots 1600.89
Turnout 17,93052.10

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Statement of Votes - 39th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. May 12, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "BC Electoral Boundaries Commission Final Report" (PDF). Elections BC. April 3, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Iyer, Nitya (April 3, 2023). "Redistribution Final Report" (PDF). Statement of Votes - 39th Provincial General Election. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Statement of Votes – 43rd Provincial General Election – October 19, 2024" (PDF). Elections BC. April 17, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ "2024 Provincial General Election Financing Reports Available". Elections BC. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Abbotsford-Mission". 338Canada. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Appendix C: Statement of Votes" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Statement of Votes – 41st Provincial General Election – May 9, 2017" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
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