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The latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election

  • The Canadian Press

  • Canadian Press

  • November 26, 2024

Nova Scotia party leaders, from left to right, Conservative Leader Tim Houston, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, and NDP Leader Claudia Chender, pose following a televised debate in Halifax on Nov. 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Nova Scotians have gone to the polls after a campaign during which the Progressive Conservatives asked voters for a second term in office, and the NDP and Liberals both pledged to make life more affordable and fix the housing shortage.

Here's the latest on the provincial election night from the three main parties: the Progressive Conservatives led by Tim Houston, the Liberals led by Zach Churchill, and the NDP led by Claudia Chender. All times are Atlantic standard time.

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8 p.m.

Almost all polls have closed, except for a polling station in the Eastern Shore community of Mushaboom, which will remain open until 9 p.m. because of a delayed start.

Elections Nova Scotia says votes are being counted but results won't be released until all polls close. There will likely be a rapid flow of results shortly after 9 p.m.

Key contests are expected in the Halifax area, where the Tories are looking to make gains in the suburbs, and the Liberals and NDP are hoping to collect wins in the urban ridings where they have been competitive in the past.

At dissolution, the Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature. The Liberals held 14 seats, while the NDP had six and there was one Independent.

This report by was first published Nov. 26, 2024.