While no winner was declared in British Columbia’s election Saturday, the night ended with two very different speeches: Conservative Party of B.C.’s John Rustad spoke in the tone of a victor, and Premier David Eby in the tone of defeat. 

Neither party won the 47 seats needed for a majority, with the NDP elected or leading in 46 ridings, and the Conservatives in 45, as of Sunday morning. It could be days before the outcome is confirmed, as the province is waiting on Elections B.C. to tabulate mail-in ballots and perform recounts in ridings with fewer than 100 votes between candidates, which won’t be done until after Oct. 28.