Kelowna candidates throw hats in ring as federal election campaign begins – Okanagan [Video]

With the federal election just one month away, the campaign season is about to kick off in full swing in Kelowna, B.C.

Conservative MP for the old riding of Kelowna—Lake Country Tracy Gray is out and about, working to secure re-election, but this time in the newly formed riding simply called Kelowna.

Gray, who has represented the area for almost six years, emphasized the importance of her work in Ottawa and her commitment to the community.

“It has been an honour to serve our community for almost six years and to stand up for our community in Ottawa, to bring the voices to Ottawa from our community, and to fight for our residents,” Gray said.

But the historically blue seat faces a familiar challenger. Former Liberal MP Steven Fuhr, who won Kelowna—Lake Country in 2015, is re-entering the race.

Fuhr, who previously defeated Conservative Ron Cannan, believes this election is a …