Brennan Day is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 British Columbia general election. He represents the electoral district of Courtenay-Comox as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Brennan Day
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Courtenay-Comox
Assumed office
October 19, 2024
Preceded byRonna-Rae Leonard
Personal details
Political partyBC Conservative

Early life and career

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Prior to entering politics, Day was the executive director of the Eureka Support Society, a mental health service provider in Courtenay, British Columbia.[1][2]

Political career

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Day was previously the BC Liberal candidate for the Courtenay-Comox in the 2020 British Columbia general election, where he lost to NDP incumbent Ronna-Rae Leonard. In the 2024 provincial election, he ran once again in the riding, this time unseating Leonard.[3][4]

Electoral record

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2024 British Columbia general election: Courtenay-Comox
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Brennan Day
Green Arzeena Hamir
Independent John Hedican
Independent Devin Howell
New Democratic Ronna-Rae Leonard
Total valid votes
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Registered voters
Source: Elections BC
2020 British Columbia general election: Courtenay-Comox
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Ronna-Rae Leonard 14,663 50.56 +13.20 $50,103.50
Liberal Brennan Day 8,655 29.85 −6.87 $34,579.94
Green Gillian Anderson 5,681 19.59 +1.22 $10,595.98
Total valid votes 28,999 100.00
Total rejected ballots    
Turnout    
Registered voters
Source: Elections BC[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Brennan Day, Conservative candidate for Courtenay-Comox". Times Colonist. October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Brennan Day running for BC Conservatives in Courtenay-Comox". Comox Valley Record. August 12, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Elghussein, Hussam (October 21, 2024). "Day promises to put in hard work after getting elected in Courtenay – Comox". My Comox Valley Now. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "BREAKING: Day has dawned if the preliminary ballots hold up in Courtenay-Comox". The Northern View. October 20, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Search Results: 2020 General Election Financing Results". Elections BC. Retrieved February 2, 2021.