‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The former Peace River North MLA has discussed becoming a Conservative candidate in the next election, but nothing is decided.

Dan Davies, a native of Fort St. John, is now a lobbyist. Formerly serving with the BC United party, he ran as an independent in the 2024 provincial election but lost to then-Conservative candidate Jordan Kealy.

Kealy then left the party in March 2025 after MLA Dallas Brodie was ejected. She had made comments regarding residential schools.

“Politics is addicting,” said Davies to Energeticcity.ca. “The political field is also changing quick, and I’ve never said no to getting back.”

Currently, the leadership position of the Conservative Party of  B.C. is open following the resignation of former leader John Rustad, who stepped down after his caucus declared they no longer had confidence in him as head of the party.

Though Rustad initially denied resignation, he bowed to continued pressure after colleagues left the party and called for Rustad’s removal.

While Davies confirmed to Energeticcity.ca he had discussions with Rustad and staff about a potential return, he said the party “is not in the space yet” to make a decision.

He said the bigger concern is the leadership, of which he says he is “engaged” in what could happen in the leadership race.

“I’ve certainly let them know that I am interested [in running as a Conservative],” said Davies. “What that [leadership race] looks like, I haven’t chosen my horse yet.

“I said on election night that this chapter is closed. I’m in a chapter now in building a firm in business. My next chapter, it’s not been written yet, but I’ve never said no to politics.”

Currently one candidate – Yuri Fulmer – has declared his for the Conservative leadership, with a stop in Fort St. John on Monday, January 12th.