He wasn’t her man but a local New Democrat says she has faith in John Horgan’s ability and desire to lead the party.
Kootenay West’s Katrine Conroy was expected to endorse Mike Farnworth but he quit the race and is now backing Horgan.
Horgan entered the race reluctantly but conroy says he’s ready for the job.
Farnworth quit the race saying party unity was important.