With more than 60 per cent of the votes so far, Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty will be heading back to Ottawa for another term.
As of 10 p.m. he had more than 20,000 votes from 60 per cent of polls reporting Monday evening, April 28 in the federal election.
"I'm relieved," he told simplymastery. "It's obviously not the national result that we wanted but we've got more Conservatives elected than we had previously."
Eyeing the next steps he said he'll wait to see the final numbers, but expects the Conservatives will gather as a national caucus in couple of days to chart a course for action and go from there.
With the expansion of the riding, Doherty said he continued to meet "incredible" people throughout the campaign.
"I just love this region and I've got connections throughout having grown up here. It was like meeting old family. The campaign for me was long, but only because of the extra mileage that we had to do."
Doherty thanked everyone, adding he's humbled and honoured.
"This is the greatest job and the greatest honour I've ever had. I can't wait to get back to work and to fighting for our constituents. A heartfelt thank you from my family to everyone."
He said being elected for a fourth term is overwhelming.
"I never would have ever guessed I'd be a member of parliament. It's something that I never thought was even possible for a kid from the Cariboo."
Doherty also thanked his wife, adding it is a team sport for him to succeed as an MP.
"We are looking forward to this next term and both feel like we are ready to go. I could not do this without her and having her alongside me gives me strength."
Clinton Emslie, Liberal Party of Canada, has 29 per cent.
Angie Bonazzo, New Democratic Party, has 6.9 per cent
Jodie Capling, Green Party of Canada has 1.8 per cent
Rudy Sans, People’s Party of Canada has 0.8 per cent
Kenneth B. Thomson, Independent has 0.4 per cent
Jake Weins, Christian Heritage Party has 0.4 per cent.
More to come
