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Premier Scott Moe receives nomination, to lead Saskatchewan Party in 2028 election

  • The Canadian Press

  • Canadian Press

  • April 24, 2026

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a press conference before the release of provincial Saskatchewan budget in Regina, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

SHELLBROOK -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has been officially nominated by his party to run in the next election.

The Saskatchewan Party says Moe is to be the candidate for Rosthern-Shellbrook.

Moe says in a statement he's honoured to represent the constituency that includes his hometown of Shellbrook, north of Saskatoon.

He says he plans to bring strong and steady leadership at a time of turbulence in the world.

Saskatchewan's next election is scheduled for October 2028.

The Saskatchewan Party has governed the province for nearly 19 years after winning five consecutive majorities, and it would be Moe's third election as premier.

This report by was first published April 24, 2026.