Jordan Kealy 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 2024.[1] Initially elected as a member of the Conservative Party, he left the party in 2025 and now sits as an Independent.[2]
Jordan Kealy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Peace River North | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Davies |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent (2025–present) |
Other political affiliations | BC Conservative (until 2025) |
Early life and career
editKealy is a farmer and mechanic by profession.[1] Prior to his election, he served as a regional director on the Peace River Regional District Board from 2022 until his resignation on November 6, 2024 after his election as an MLA.[3][4]
Provincial politics
editIn November 2023, Kealy became the Conservative Party of British Columbia nominee for Peace River North.[5] In October 2024, Kealy defeated incumbent MLA Dan Davies, formerly of the BC United party, in the British Columbia general election.[6] In March 2025, he left the Conservative Party to sit as an Independent, after the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, Dallas Brodie, was removed from caucus.[2]
In June 2026, Kealy was charged with sexual assault in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He has denied the allegations.[7][8]
Political views
editChemtrails
editKealy made multiple social media posts in support of the chemtrail conspiracy theory. A post made by his farm's Facebook account claimed that the government was using the "chemtrails" to control the weather. The day before the election, Kealy noted that aviation is under federal jurisdiction in response to questions if he was going to "stop the chemtrails".[9]
Healthcare
editAfter a July 2024 emergency department closure in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Kealey criticized both the British Columbia New Democratic Party and BC United parties for failing to expand healthcare as the population grew. Kealey suggested getting rid of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and allowing private health services.[10]
Electoral history
edit| 2024 British Columbia general election: Peace River North | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Jordan Kealy | 11,213 | 74.36 | +40.06 | $33,050.72 | |||
| Independent | Dan Davies | 3,038 | 20.15 | -35.61 | $29,326.39 | |||
| New Democratic | Ian McMahon | 828 | 5.49 | -4.44 | $1,180.64 | |||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | 15,079 | 99.88 | – | $71,700.08 | ||||
| Total rejected ballots | 18 | 0.12 | – | |||||
| Turnout | 15,097 | 57.16 | +10.68 | |||||
| Registered voters | 26,413 | |||||||
| Conservative gain from BC United | Swing | +37.84[n 1] | ||||||
| Source: Elections BC[11][12] | ||||||||
- ↑ Swing against BC United incumbent Dan Davies, standing for re-election as an independent candidate.
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 Cunha, Jeff (October 19, 2024). "Jordan Kealy declared MLA for Peace River North". CJDC-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- 1 2 Kurjata, Andrew (March 7, 2025). "B.C. Peace River MLA defects from Conservatives after fellow MLA removed from caucus". CBC News. Archived from the original on March 8, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ Summer, Tom (December 2, 2023). "Conservative Party of B.C. unveils Peace region candidate". Prince George Citizen. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Cunha, Jeff (November 25, 2024). "Peace River Regional District accepts resignation of Jordan Kealy". CJDC-TV. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ↑ Foster, Shailynn (November 27, 2023). "Jordan Kealy announced as official Peace River North MLA candidate". Energetic City. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ↑ "BC election 2024 results: Peace River North | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ↑ Hunter, Justine (June 4, 2026). "B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ Kurjata, Andrew (June 4, 2026). "B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault in Fort St. John". CBC News. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ LeBrun, Luke (October 20, 2024). "Meet the Extreme, Far-Right BC Conservative Candidates Who Are Now Legislators Following BC's Wild Election". PressProgress. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ↑ Bowder, Max (July 22, 2024). "Jordan Kealy discusses "systemic" problems with healthcare in northeast B.C." Energetic City. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Statement of Votes – 43rd Provincial General Election – October 19, 2024" (PDF). Elections BC. April 17, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "2024 Provincial General Election Financing Reports Available". Elections BC. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
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