Party Collapsingprovincial- British Columbia

Bruce Banman

2023BC United→BC Conservative

2/5 - Some moderate benefit, eventuallyRe-elected After CrossingNotable Crossing

Why They Crossed

Banman was the first of many MLAs to leave BC United (formerly BC Liberals) for the surging BC Conservatives. BC United was losing support rapidly as the right consolidated around the Conservatives.

What Happened

He was re-elected as a BC Conservative in 2024. BC United eventually suspended its entire campaign - proving he read the political winds correctly.

Historical Eras

BC Right Realignment (2023-2025)

Related Crossings

2024

7 BC United MLAs

BC United → BC Conservative

Same party switch

2026

Matt Jeneroux

Conservative → Liberal

Same era

2025

Chris d'Entremont

Conservative → Liberal

Same era

2025

Michael Ma

Conservative → Liberal

Same era

2024

Brendan Maguire

Liberal → Prog. Conservative

Same era