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After backroom politics tried to shut him out, the people’s voice won out.

Well, it’s official. After weeks of speculation, hundreds of conversations, and a flood of support through this very site, we’re thrilled to report: Mike de Jong is running. As an independent!

Let’s be honest—this should have never been necessary.

Mike de Jong has been a pillar of conservative leadership in this community for more than three decades. He’s won elections. Balanced budgets. Fought for taxpayers. And unlike most career politicians, Mike actually shows up, listens, and does the work.

But when Mike put his name forward to run for the Conservative nomination in Abbotsford–South Langley, the party brass in Ottawa shut the door. No explanation. No transparency. No respect.

It was a slap in the face to every grassroots member in this riding—and it triggered a wave of backlash we haven’t seen in a long time.

That’s why we launched a petition right here at www.langleywatchdog.com . Thousands of people visited the site, and the petition was overwhelmed with signatures, shares, and support. Mike was flooded with messages of encouragement from across the riding. It became clear: the community wasn’t ready to let this go — and neither was Mike.

Now, Mike is stepping forward—not with a party label, but with his name, his values, and his record.

“This isn’t the path I expected to take,” Mike said in his announcement, “but I can’t walk away while local democracy gets steamrolled. I’m running to give this community the choice it was denied.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Let’s be clear: the CPC candidate was handpicked by party brass in Ottawa and forced onto the ballot against the will of the local riding association and grassroots Conservatives. He’s young, inexperienced, and would have struggled to survive a real nomination contest—which is exactly why the party shut it down. It’s not just disrespectful. It’s anti-democratic.

Mike de Jong is the only candidate in this race with the experience, judgment, and credibility to represent Abbotsford–South Langley in Ottawa. He didn’t walk away from the Conservative Party—the party walked away from the people.

Mike is running to put the focus back where it belongs: on serving the community, not the party.

So, what now?

Now we get to work.

Spread the word! Knock on doors! Order a Sign! Share the news with your neighbors! Remind people that they have a real choice, a candidate who’s independent in name, but conservative in values and action.

This isn’t a protest campaign.

It’s a leadership campaign.

And this time, we’re not asking permission from Ottawa.

If you live in the Abbotsford South-Langley Constituency and can place a campaign sign on your property

Go to www.mikedejong.ca

We’ll keep covering the campaign closely. Visit MikedeJong.ca to volunteer, donate, order a sign and show your support.

LET’S FINISH WHAT WE STARTED!

RG

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