Candid photos from the floor of the BC Liberal convention
Globe and Mail photographer John Lehmann was there as the BC Liberals chose a new leader
The stage is set at the B.C. Liberal Convention in Vancouver Feb. 26, 2011, before votes are counted.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Last minute details as the stage is at a the B.C. Liberal Convention in Vancouver Feb. 26, 2011.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
A protester outside the BC Liberal Convention in Vancouver Feb. 26, 2011.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
The crowd starts to gather at a the BC Liberal Convention in Vancouver Feb. 26, 2011.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
A Christy Clark supporter reacts to news after the first ballot at the B.C. Liberal Convention in Vancouver Feb. 26, 2011.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Premier-designate Christy Clark hugs her nine-year-old son Hamish at the BC Liberal convention in Vancouver after winning the leadership on Feb. 26, 2011.JOHN LEHMANN
Kevin Falcon, George Abbott and Mike de Jong applaud premier-designate Christy Clark at a the B.C. Liberal Convention in Vancouver on Feb. 26, 2011.JOHN LEHMANN
Premier designate Christy Clark greets the crowed at a the B.C. Liberal Convention in Vancouver after winning the Liberal Leadership election, February 26, 2011.JOHN LEHMANN
Mike de Jong, premier-designate Christy Clark, George Abbott and Kevin Falcon congratulate Ms. Clark on her win at a the BC Liberal Convention in Vancouver on Feb. 26, 2011.JOHN LEHMANN
Premier-designate Christy Clark is congratulated by MLA Pat Bell at the BC Liberal Convention in Vancouver after she won the Liberal leadership on Feb. 26, 2011.JOHN LEHMANN
Premier-designate Christy Clark is crushed by media and supporters as she makes her way to the stage at the BC Liberal convention in Vancouver on Feb. 26, 2011.JOHN LEHMANN