Five-term NDP MLA for Surrey-Whalley has decided not to run for a sixth term in the Oct. 19 provincial general election
The five-term NDP MLA for Surrey-Whalley has decided not to run for a sixth term in the Oct. 19 provincial general election, ending a storied career as MLA that began when he defeated incumbent Democratic Reform MLA Elayne Brenzinger for the seat in 2005. He continued his election-winning ways in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2020.
His career as MLA saw him serve as president of the BC NDP from 1996 to 2001, and replace John Horgan as NDP House Leader in 2014 so Horgan could run for the party leadership. Looking back, Ralston says the people of Surrey have been"pretty good" to him."I've really enjoyed the opportunity to serve," he said."I think in some respects politics is maybe a little bit coarser in some parts than it was before but people are generally very good.
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