It’s election day in Saskatchewan. Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth-straight majority, while Carla Beck’s NDP is looking to take back government for the first time since 2007.
Here’s a look at the latest developments. All times are CST.
9 p.m.
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has won his seat in Rosthern-Shellbrook.
Moe’s party is seeking a fifth-straight majority to add to its 17 years in office.
This is the Saskatchewan Party’s second election under Moe.
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8:50 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Party has jumped out to an early lead as election results start trickling in.
Saskatchewan Party candidates were leading in multiple constituencies in the party’s traditional rural strongholds.
The New Democrats were expected to rely on overwhelming victories in the urban centres of Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert.
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8 p.m.
The polls have closed in the Saskatchewan provincial election.
The Saskatchewan Party’s Scott Moe is awaiting the results at an arena in his hometown of Shellbrook.
Carla Beck of the NDP is watching from her riding in Regina.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2024.
The Canadian Press