It was an upbeat and reflective Stephen Johnston in the wake of a third-place finish in West Kelowna-Peachland on election night (Oct. 19).

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It was Johnston香蕉视频直播檚 first run at provincial politics. He garnered 5,511 votes (21.34 per cent) as an independent candidate. He finished behind B.C. NDP candidate Krystal Smith (7,118 votes/27.56 per cent) and winner Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Macklin McCall (13,194/51.09 per cent).

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He and Conservative Leader John Rustad promised a vetting of all candidates with the most suitable individual getting the nod to run. .

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Johnston added it was disrespectful to the electorate.

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He also said that Rustad let the province down. 

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Johnston said he doesn香蕉视频直播檛 have much faith in the NDP either.

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Given the election results (no clear winner as of Oct. 20), Johnston said it may be again time to consider , noting the .
 
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Johnston added he has no regrets about this election and will return to his city council seat next week.

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