Saskatchewan Party retains power with fifth consecutive majority government

By Kate Winquist

The Saskatchewan Party celebrated a significant victory as it successfully retained power, achieving a fifth consecutive majority government in the 2024 provincial election. Party candidates triumphed in 35 constituencies, solidifying their mandate from the people of Saskatchewan.

Leader Scott Moe expressed heartfelt gratitude to the citizens for their support, stating, “Words can never express. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Kim Gartner Kindersley Biggar MLA

Doug Steele Cypress Hill MLA

In contrast, the New Democratic Party (NDP) secured victories in 26 constituencies. As the counting of votes continues, final electoral results are expected later this week.

With this latest victory, the Saskatchewan Party embarks on its fifth mandate and is poised to potentially surpass the second-longest continuous tenure of any government party, which lasted 20 years under the CCF and NDP leaders Tommy Douglas and Woodrow S. Lloyd from 1944 to 1964.

In a speech given from Shellbrook on Monday night, Moe reflected on the electorate's message, stating, “We're going to take a little bit of time to reflect on the message that was sent here this evening.”

As the 29th Saskatchewan Legislature disbands, the composition stands with the Saskatchewan Party holding 42 seats, the NDP at 14, four independent MLAs, and one vacant seat.

Notably, in the Kindersley-Biggar constituency, Kim Gartner of the Saskatchewan Party was elected with an impressive 77% of the vote, totalling 5,544 votes. Cindy Hoppe of the NDP followed with 1,148 votes, while independent candidate Wade Sara received 282 votes. Darcy Robilliard from the Green Party garnered 114 votes, and Jeff Wortman of the Buffalo Party received 102 votes.

Additionally, Doug Steele retained his seat in Cypress Hills with 5,656 votes, representing 75% of the total. NDP candidate Clare McNab received 1,347 votes, and Doug Wilson from the Buffalo Party tallied 486 votes.