Curtis Whitford

Curtis Whitford
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Peace River North
Assumed office
October 24, 2026
Preceded byJordan Kealy
Personal details
PartyBC Conservative

Curtis Whitford MLA is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Peace River North since 2026. He is a member of the Conservative Party.

Early career and education

Before entering politics, Whitsford worked in the oil and gas industry for 36 years.

Political career

In September 2026, Whitford ran as a candidate for the BC Conservatives in the 2026 general election running in the electoral district of Peace River North. He was elected, defeating incumbent Jordan Kealy who ran as an independent.

Electoral history

2026 British Columbia general election: Peace River North
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeCurtis Whitford8,95785.75+11.38
IndependentJordan Kealy1,48914.25–
Total valid votes 10,44697.18
Total rejected ballots 3032.82+2.70
Turnout 10,749
Registered voters
Source: Elections BC
Conservative hold Swing –1.44
Note: Incumbent MLA Jordan Kealy was elected in 2024 as a Conservative, but was removed from the Conservative caucus on March 7, 2025. He is running for re-election as an independent candidate.

References

  1. 1 2 "Curtis Whitford". Conservative Party of British Columbia. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ "BC Conservatives confirm candidate for Peace River North riding". CJDC-TV | B.C. Peace News. September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Coombes, Caitlin (September 28, 2026). "Peace River North candidates for MLA". Energeticcity.ca. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bc-election-results-9.7392895