The BC Green Party has elected Emily Lowan, a Victoria-based organizer and advocate, as their new leader.

In a release, the Greens say Lowan has spent over a decade building campaigns for climate justice, Indigenous solidarity, and democratic reform.

She has led high-impact campaigns at Climate Action Network Canada, published critical climate research, worked at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Corporate Mapping Project, and successfully fought for fossil fuel divestment as a student union leader.

Lowen says their “bold, progressive vision” has captured the imagination of a new generation of Green voters.

Of about 5,200 votes cast, Lowen beat competitor Jonathan Kerr by about 1,300.

Voter stats:

• 8,641 eligible voters total
• 5,259 voters cast a ballot (61%)
• 68% chose to complete verification

Votes:

• Emily Lowan: 3,189
• Jonathan Kerr: 1,908
• Adam Bremner-Akins: 128 
• None of the options: 14

To learn more, visit BC Greens.