It’s election day in Saskatchewan. Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth straight majority, while Carla Beck’s NDP is seeking to take back government for the first time since 2007.

Here is an overview of the latest developments. All times are CST.

9 p.m.

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe won his seat in Rosthern-Shellbrook.

Moe’s party is seeking a fifth consecutive majority after 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 quickly taken the lead as the election results begin to come in.

Saskatchewan Party candidates led in several ridings located in the party’s traditional rural strongholds.

The New Democrats were expected to count on landslide victories in the urban centers of Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert.

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8 p.m.

Polls are closed for the provincial election in Saskatchewan.

Scott Moe of the Saskatchewan Party waits for the results at an arena in his hometown of Shellbrook.

NDP Carla Beck looks on from her riding in Regina.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published October 28, 2024.

The Canadian Press