Conservative David Williams elected as Salmon Arm-Shuswap MLA

BC Conservative incumbent David Williams has been re-elected to serve Salmon Arm-Shuswap as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).

The results of the 2026 B.C. Provincial Election trickled in over the course of the night, with Williams leading the entire evening. Trailing was NDP’s Gloria Morgan.

William dominated the polls as he earned 55 per cent of the votes, representing the sea of blue over the provincial results map. This will be his second term as MLA of Salmon Arm-Shuswap.

In 2024, he won with 52 per cent of the vote, taking over the BC Liberals as the leaders of the electoral district.

The BC Conservatives was the only party represented in all of the province’s 93 ridings.

Below are the results following Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 Provincial Election General Voting Day

X- denotes incumbent
Salmon Arm-Shuswap
 
David Williams  (X)  –  14,606
BC Conservatives
Gloria Morgan          – 7,522
BC NDP
Jed Wiebe                – 2175
BC Green Party
Barbara Presch         – 1374
One BC
Denise Reimer          – 944
Centre BC
The official vote numbers will be confirmed and made public in the upcoming days, with Williams expected to be sworn in this November.

 

Lauren Accili
Lauren Accili
Lauren is a journalist based in Salmon Arm, B.C. She started her journalism career in Vancouver, previously lived in Ladner her whole life, and joined the Vista Radio Salmon Arm team in 2025. Her bio says she’s excited to get to know the community and share its stories.

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