VANCOUVER — Predictions of a close election were holding true in British Columbia on Saturday, with early returns showing the New Democrats and the B.C. Conservatives locked in a tight battle.

Both NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader John Rustad retained their seats, while Green Leader Sonia Furstenau lost to the NDP’s Grace Lore after switching ridings to Victoria-Beacon Hill.

Voters faced a choice that would have seemed unthinkable just a few months ago, between the incumbent NDP and John Rustad's Conservatives.{ai:summary}<p>In British Columbia's election, early returns indicate a close race between the New Democrats and B.C. Conservatives. NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader John Rustad successfully retained their seats. </p><p>Green Leader Sonia Furstenau lost her seat to NDP candidate Grace Lore after changing ridings. #politics</p>

B.C.'s NDP, Conservatives locked in tight battle after rain-drenched election day

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