Liberals swept to power in the Delta riding during Monday night’s federal election, soundly defeating former Delta-Richmond East Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who was appointed Minister of National Revenue in 2013.
Findlay served four years in public office for constituents in east Richmond and South Delta.
She was widely regarded as a star candidate for the Conservatives in B.C.
Liberal Carla Qualtrough garnered 27,480 votes, good for 49.3 per cent of the popular vote in the newly shaped Delta riding.
Findlay managed 18,233 votes for 32.7 per cent of the vote.
Surrounded by family members and friends on a stage, including Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, Findlay attempted to put on a brave face but was clearly shaken by what happened.
“The people made their choice and I respect that choice,” he said.
“It’s unfortunately certainly not what we hoped,” said Findlay.
A lawyer, Findlay had also served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Justice and as an associate to the Minster of National Defence.
— Files from the Delta Optimist
