Summary: A riding that was formerly half of the Delta riding, Steveston-Richmond East will elect a new MP in 2015.
Boundaries: Formerly half of the Delta—Richmond East, this redistributed riding now includes only the neighbourhood of Steveston, and all areas of Richmond east of No. 3 Road, No. 4 Road, or Highway 99, depending on the location.
Last Election: Conservative Kerry-Lynne Findlay took Delta—Richmond East by 31 per cent over NDP candidate Nic Slater.
Had this riding existed in the last election, the Conservatives would have taken it by virtually the same amount (based on polling results).
History: Has voted for right-wing candidates since the south and eastern portions of Richmond were given their own riding. Former provincial Conservative Party leader John Cummins held this seat from 1993 to 2011.
Demographics: 58 per cent of residents said they were immigrants in the 2011 census, and 42.6 per cent identified as Chinese. The only electoral district in B.C. with a higher percentages was neighbouring Richmond Centre, at 61.3 per cent and 51 per cent respectively.
Candidates
Conservative: Kenny Chiu, Richmond Board of Education trustee
NDP: Scott Stewart, retired police officer
Liberal: Joe Peschisolido, former MP for Richmond Centre from 2000 to 2004. He was elected as a Canadian Alliance MP, but crossed the floor to the Liberals halfway through his term
Green: Laura-Leah Shaw, realtor and animal rights advocate
Libertarian: Matt Swanston