Gary Holman (politician)

Gary Holman

Gary Holman, April 2013
MLA for Saanich North and the Islands
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Murray Coell
Personal details
Political party New Democratic Party
Residence Saltspring Island, British Columbia
Profession Economist

Gary Holman is a Canadian politician, who was declared elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election.[1] He represents the electoral district of Saanich North and the Islands as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. Holman narrowly won the seat in an almost perfect three-way split with the Liberal and Green candidates.[2]

He was previously the party's candidate in the same district in the 2009 election, losing narrowly to then-incumbent MLA Murray Coell.

Electoral record

British Columbia general election, 2009: Saanich North and the Islands
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalMurray Coell 13,120 44.91 +0.9
New DemocraticGary Holman 12,875 44.07 +6.9
GreenTom Bradfield 3,220 11.02 −4.1
Total valid votes 29,215
British Columbia general election, 2013: Saanich North and the Islands
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
New DemocraticGary Holman 10,515 33.27 -10.88
LiberalStephen Roberts 10,352 32.76 -11.90
GreenAdam Olsen 10,136 32.07 +20.84
IndependentScott McEachern 599 1.90 +0
Total valid votes 31,602

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