Summary: Former Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is running for the Conservatives in this riding, which has supported right-wing candidates since its inception. Conservative MP Russ Hiebert, who has represented this area since 2004, decided not to run again.
The Liberal Party had nominated Joy Davies as their candidate, but she stepped down after comments made about marijuana in 2013 came to light.
Boundaries: All areas of Surrey south of Highway 10, along with the entire municipality of White Rock
Last Election: Previously known as South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, Conservative MP Russ Hiebert was re-elected to fourth term, defeating NDP challenger Susan Keeping by 34 per cent.
History: South Surrey and White Rock have exclusively elected right-wing candidates for as long as they have had their own riding.
Demographics: The median income of $34,974 is third highest in British Columbia.
Candidates
Conservative: Dianne Watts, former three-term mayor of Surrey
NDP: Beverly “Pixie” Hobby, environment lawyer
Liberal: Judy Higginbotham, former longtime Surrey councillor
Green: Larry Colero, Certified Management Consultant
Libertarian: Bonnie Hu
Progressive Canadian: Brian Marlatt
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