Sask. Party to Form Fifth Consecutive Majority Government
The Saskatchewan Party has successfully secured its fifth consecutive majority government. Party leader Scott Moe expressed gratitude to the people across the province who chose to re-elect them.
As of the call on Monday night, the NDP had won 25 constituencies. Votes are still being counted, with final results expected later this week.
With this fifth mandate, the Saskatchewan Party will have the opportunity in 2028 to surpass the second-longest continuous tenure in government, a record of 20 years held by the CCF and NDP under Premiers Tommy Douglas and Woodrow S. Lloyd from 1944 to 1964. The longest uninterrupted governance in Saskatchewan belongs to the Liberals, who held power for 24 years from the province’s formation in 1905 until 1929.
Despite late campaign polling indicating a surge in NDP support, the Saskatchewan Party retained its lead in seat count. However, the incumbents will return to the assembly with a reduced presence, reflecting a significant urban-rural divide.
In his speech from Shellbrook Monday night, Moe acknowledged the shift in power as a clear message to his party. “We’re going to take a little bit of time to reflect on the message that was sent here this evening.”
At the dissolution of the 29th Saskatchewan Legislature, the Saskatchewan Party held 42 seats, the NDP had 14, four MLAs served as independents, and one seat was vacant.
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