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flag Emily Lowan, 25, elected BC Green Party leader, vows to challenge fossil fuels and push progressive policies.

flag Emily Lowan, a 25-year-old climate activist from Victoria, has been elected leader of the British Columbia Green Party, winning 3,189 votes on the first ballot. flag She defeated Jonathan Kerr with 1,908 votes and Adam Bremner-Akins with 128. flag The leadership race, which ran from September 13 to 23, saw over 5,200 of about 8,600 eligible members vote, reflecting strong youth engagement. flag Lowan, who gained prominence through grassroots climate advocacy and social media outreach, pledged to challenge corporate and fossil fuel interests, support progressive policies, and strengthen the party’s influence. flag She criticized the current cooperation agreement with the NDP and called for a potential early review. flag Lowan plans to prepare the party for the next provincial election and may run in a byelection if a seat becomes available. flag Her election marks a shift toward younger, more progressive leadership within the party.

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