Reann Gasper

Reann Gasper
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Abbotsford-Mission
In office
October 19, 2024 – August 22, 2026
Preceded byPam Alexis
Succeeded byDarryl Kropp
Personal details
PartyBC Conservative
EducationLaSalle College

Reann Gasper is a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Abbotsford-Mission from 2024 to 2026. A member of the Conservative Party, she resigned her seat in 2026 so party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay could run in a by-election to have a seat in the legislature.

Early life and career

Gasper is a mother of three and has been married to her partner for over 20 years. Beyond her family roles, she has actively raised funds and awareness for human trafficking, supporting both local and global organizations helping at-risk women and families. In her local community, she has volunteered at Lydia House events in Mission and supported organizations and local church outreaches that focus on helping the homeless community in Abbotsford.

She has served in multiple leadership roles on boards across organizations including BNI Leadership, Eldership Church Board, Youth Theatre Movement Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and the Electoral District Association.

Gasper holds a diploma of interior design from Lasalle College, a bachelor of arts in Christian ministry, a diploma in worship and creative arts, and a certificate in pastoral counselling. She is currently a licensed real estate agent with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and serves as a senior church leader for creative arts.

Political career

On February 7, 2024, the Conservative Party of BC announced Gasper as their candidate for the riding of Abbotsford-Mission. She went on to unseat BC NDP incumbent and cabinet minister Pam Alexis, securing 55.39% of the vote. She served in the Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad's shadow cabinet as the critic for child care, children and youth with support needs and then deputy caucus whip.

On August 22, 2026, Gasper announced she would step down as MLA, allowing recently elected party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run for her seat in a by-election. Findlay subsequently hired her as deputy chief of staff-and later-chief of staff, a job Gasper lost days later, when Findlay resigned as party leader on September 20. As the by-election was cancelled, and Darryl Kropp was selected as the Conservative candidate for Abbotsford-Mission in the 2026 British Columbia general election.

Electoral history

2024 British Columbia general election: Abbotsford-Mission
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeReann Gasper13,52355.38+49.8$49,054.04
New DemocraticPam Alexis10,89444.62−1.8$46,363.45
Total valid votes/expenses limit 24,41799.60–$71,700.08
Total rejected ballots 980.40–
Turnout 24,51557.42–
Registered voters 42,692
Conservative notional gain from New Democratic Swing +25.8
Source: Elections BC

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Reann Gasper at Conservative Party of BC". Conservative Party of British Columbia. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ "BC Conservatives Name Reann Gasper as Candidate for Abbotsford-Mission". FVN. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Luymes, Glenda (October 19, 2024). "B.C. Election Results: Fraser Valley votes solidly Conservative". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ "BC Conservatives Name Reann Gasper as Candidate for Abbotsford-Mission". FVN. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ "BC election 2024 results: Abbotsford-Mission". Global News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ White, Dillon (October 19, 2024). "Gasper wins Abbotsford-Mission riding". Langley Advance Times. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  7. ↑ Tucker, Brandon (October 2, 2025). "Abbotsford-Mission MLA named Conservative deputy caucus whip". Abbotsford News. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ "B.C. Conservative MLA Reann Gasper resigns; Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run for seat". CTV News Vancouver. The Canadian Press. August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  9. ↑ Byelection called as B.C. Conservative leader faces questions over leaked audio, by Sean Previl; at Global News; published August 29, 2026; retrieved August 29, 2026
  10. ↑ "B.C. Conservative leader names former Abbotsford-Mission MLA as chief of staff". Mission City Record. Mission City Record. September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ Steacy, Lisa (September 20, 2026). "Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader". CTV News. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  12. ↑ "B.C. Conservatives select new candidate for Abbotsford-Mission riding, not former MLA who resigned". Fraser Valley Today. Pattison Media. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Statement of Votes – 43rd Provincial General Election – October 19, 2024" (PDF). Elections BC. April 17, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  14. ↑ "2024 Provincial General Election Financing Reports Available". Elections BC. Retrieved July 4, 2025.

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