Canada election 2025: Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola
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Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola is a federal riding located in British Columbia and is a new riding in the 2025 Canadian election.
Voters will decide who will represent Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola in British Columbia during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025.
Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results.
Candidates
Conservative: Frank Caputo (Incumbent)
Liberal: Iain Currie
NDP: Miguel Godau
Green: Jenna Lindley
People's Party: Chris Enns
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