Surrey North will have a six-way contest in the 2026 B.C. provincial election, with candidates representing the Conservative Party, BC NDP, BC Green Party, CentreBC, OneBC and an unaffiliated campaign.
The final candidate list from Elections BC names Jag Bhandari, Parm Bhandol, Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Yudhbir Gill, Tanya Gupta and Sahib Thind as the candidates contesting Surrey North. Elections BC
The riding is one of several Surrey constituencies being contested in the October 24 provincial election.
Six candidates on the Surrey North ballot
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Jag Bhandari | Unaffiliated |
| Parm Bhandol | CentreBC |
| Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal | Conservative Party |
| Yudhbir Gill | BC Green Party |
| Tanya Gupta | OneBC |
| Sahib Thind | BC NDP |
Elections BC’s final candidate list confirms all six candidates and their affiliations. Elections BC
Jag Bhandari — Unaffiliated
Jag Bhandari is running in Surrey North as an unaffiliated candidate.
Bhandari is one of the candidates entering the riding’s 2026 contest without a provincial party affiliation on the ballot. Elections BC lists him as candidate No. 260 in Surrey North. Elections BC
Parm Bhandol — CentreBC
Parm Bhandol is the CentreBC candidate in Surrey North.
Bhandol is one of the candidates challenging for the seat as the race expands beyond the two major parties that dominated the 2024 contest. Elections BC lists Bhandol as the CentreBC candidate. Elections BC
Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal — Conservative Party
Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal is seeking re-election for the Conservative Party.
Dhaliwal was elected in Surrey North in the 2024 provincial election and served as the riding’s MLA until the Legislature was dissolved ahead of the 2026 election. The 2024 result gave Dhaliwal 7,954 votes, or 50.67 per cent, while BC NDP candidate Rachna Singh received 6,795 votes, or 43.29 per cent. Dhaliwal’s margin was 1,159 votes. BC Ballot
He is therefore the incumbent/last MLA entering the 2026 race. Elections BC’s current candidate list confirms him as the Conservative candidate. Elections BC
Yudhbir Gill — BC Green Party
Yudhbir Gill is the BC Green Party candidate.
Gill is entering the Surrey North race as the Green Party’s candidate. Elections BC lists Gill among the six final candidates for the riding. Elections BC
Tanya Gupta — OneBC
Tanya Gupta is running for OneBC in Surrey North.
Gupta is one of the candidates representing a smaller provincial party in the riding’s six-way contest. Elections BC lists her as the OneBC candidate. Elections BC
Sahib Thind — BC NDP
Sahib Thind is the BC NDP candidate in Surrey North.
Thind is the NDP candidate seeking to regain the riding for the party after the Conservatives won Surrey North in 2024. Elections BC lists Thind as the BC NDP candidate. Elections BC
What happened in Surrey North in 2024?
The 2024 election produced a relatively competitive two-party race between the Conservatives and BC NDP.
Mandeep Dhaliwal — Conservative Party: 7,954 votes, 50.67%
Rachna Singh — BC NDP: 6,795 votes, 43.29%
Sim Sandhu — BC Green Party: 662 votes, 4.22%
Kiran Hundal — Freedom Party of BC: 162 votes, 1.03%
Hobby Nijjar — Independent: 125 votes, 0.80% BC Ballot
Dhaliwal won by 1,159 votes, making the 2026 contest particularly significant for both the Conservatives and the NDP. BC Ballot
The 2026 field, however, is broader, with six candidates representing five party affiliations plus one unaffiliated campaign.
A riding with changing political dynamics
Surrey North includes the northern part of Newton and western Whalley, with the Fraser River forming its northern and western boundaries. The riding’s boundaries were established as part of B.C.’s recent electoral district restructuring. Elections BC
The riding also has a substantial urban and diverse population, making issues such as affordability, housing, transportation, public safety, health care, infrastructure and economic opportunity likely to be important campaign subjects.
However, candidates will ultimately be judged by voters based on their individual platforms, party policies and local campaigns.
When is the 2026 B.C. election?
The 2026 B.C. provincial election will take place on:
Final Voting Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Advance voting is scheduled for October 16 through October 21. BC Ballot
Surrey North is one of 93 electoral districts being contested across British Columbia.
The Surrey North race at a glance
Riding: Surrey North
Number of candidates: 6
2024 winner: Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Conservative Party
2024 winning vote share: 50.67%
2024 margin: 1,159 votes
2026 candidates
- Jag Bhandari — Unaffiliated
- Parm Bhandol — CentreBC
- Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal — Conservative Party
- Yudhbir Gill — BC Green Party
- Tanya Gupta — OneBC
- Sahib Thind — BC NDP Elections BC
With six candidates now confirmed, Surrey North enters the final weeks of the campaign with a significantly expanded field compared with the 2024 contest.
StudioX News will continue to follow the Surrey North campaign, candidate announcements, interviews and election developments ahead of voting day.
Editorial note
StudioX News is presenting the Surrey North candidates and election information for voter information purposes. Candidate inclusion does not constitute an endorsement.
Sources: Elections BC; B.C. Legislative Assembly; BC Ballot election records.
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