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In the world of provincial politics, there’s a lot going on as the election draws near.
The writ (a document ordering an election) must be “dropped” in each constituency to trigger an election and its preceding campaign period. But when that actually happens depends on a few things. The minimum writ period is 27 days, while the maximum is 34. The last two election periods, in 2016 and 2020, took place over 27 days.
So far, the governing Saskatchewan Party is the only team to already have a full 61-person roster. Of those 61 people, the party has said 16 are women, 45 are men, 27 are currently serving as MLAs and 34 are vying for a seat. Also, the Sask. Party disclosed that five of its candidates have past convictions for impaired driving, including Premier Scott Moe.
Announcements from the Sask. Party and NDP, to the Saskatchewan United Party, Buffalo Party and independent candidates will be covered for voters across the province’s 61 constituencies.