New BC Political Discussion - POST BC Election 2017

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Longtime NDP MLA Shane Simpson not seeking re-election
The riding has been represented by a New Democrat since its creation in 1991

THE CANADIAN PRESSSep. 4, 2020 5:00 p.m.NEWS

British Columbia’s minister of social development and poverty reduction says he won’t run in the next provincial election.

Shane Simpson, who represents Vancouver-Hastings in the legislature, says he believes it’s the right time for change.

https://www.pqbnews.com/news/longtime-ndp-mla-shane-simpson-not-seeking-re-election/

Any thoughts on who will enter the fight for this safe NDP seat? It seems Nikki Sharma is going to toss her hat into the ring, but I can't imagine she'll be the only one. No matter who wins, I wonder if they'll get to keep the cabinet post too.

https://twitter.com/NikiSharma2/status/1301972645798268928?s=20