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Quesnel lawyer throws hat into the ring for Cariboo-Prince George riding

April 7, 2025

An Independent candidate has put his name forward to run in the Cariboo-Prince George riding in the upcoming federal election.

Kenneth B. Thompson of Quesnel is a lawyer who believes people need to vote for individuals instead of political parties that only serve the key interests of Montreal and Toronto.

He’ll be running against Conservative Incumbent Todd Doherty, NDP candidate Angie Bonazzo, the Green Party’s Jodie Capling, Rudy Sans of the People’s Party candidate Rudy Sans, Christian Heritage Party rep Jake Wiens and Liberal Clinton Emslie.

The deadline to register as a candidate is at 2pm today (Monday).

Advanced voting is set for April 18-21.

General Voting Day is April 28th.

(From the files of Brendan Pawliw staff)

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Pat Matthews

Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.