Reann Gasper
Canadian politician
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Reann Gasper MLA is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Abbotsford-Mission since 2024. She is a member of the Conservative Party.[1][2]
Reann Gasper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Abbotsford-Mission | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Alexis |
| Personal details | |
| Party | BC Conservative |
Early life and career
Gasper is a mother of three and has been married to her partner for over 20 years. Beyond her family roles, she has actively raised funds and awareness for human trafficking, supporting both local and global organizations helping at-risk women and families.[3] In her local community, she has volunteered at Lydia House events in Mission and supported organizations and local church outreaches that focus on helping the homeless community in Abbotsford.[3]
She has served in multiple leadership roles on boards across organizations including BNI Leadership, Eldership Church Board, Youth Theatre Movement Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and the Electoral District Association.[3]
Gasper holds a diploma of Interior Design from Lasalle College, a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, a diploma in Worship and Creative Arts, and a certificate in Pastoral Counselling.[3] She is currently a Licensed Real Estate Agent with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and services as a senior church leader for creative arts.[4][5]
Political career
On February 7, 2024, the Conservative Party of BC announced Gasper as their candidate for the riding of Abbotsford-Mission.[6] She went on to unseat BC NDP incumbent and cabinet minister Pam Alexis, securing 55.39% of the vote.[2] She currently serves in the Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad's shadow cabinet as the Critic for Child Care, Children and Youth with Support Needs.[3]
Electoral record
| 2024 British Columbia general election: Abbotsford-Mission | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Reann Gasper | 13,523 | 55.38 | +49.8 | $49,054.04 | |||
| New Democratic | Pam Alexis | 10,894 | 44.62 | −1.8 | $46,363.45 | |||
| Total valid votes/expenses limit | 24,417 | 99.60 | – | $71,700.08 | ||||
| Total rejected ballots | 98 | 0.40 | – | |||||
| Turnout | 24,515 | 57.42 | – | |||||
| Registered voters | 42,692 | |||||||
| Conservative notional gain from New Democratic | Swing | +25.8 | ||||||
| Source: Elections BC[7][8] | ||||||||
