Saskatchewan Party Secures Fifth Majority Despite Urban NDP Surge

Scott Moe's party wins a reduced majority, facing significant urban losses and calls for reflection.

The Saskatchewan Party, led by Premier Scott Moe, won its fifth consecutive majority government but with a reduced number of seats, highlighting a shift in voter support.
The opposition NDP, under Carla Beck, nearly doubled its representation, gaining ground in urban centers like Regina and Saskatoon.
Several key cabinet ministers from the Saskatchewan Party lost their seats, prompting Moe to acknowledge the need for his government to regain public support.
The election underscored a deepening rural-urban divide, with the Saskatchewan Party maintaining rural strongholds and the NDP excelling in urban areas.
Moe's campaign focused on controversial cultural issues, which some analysts believe contributed to the NDP's urban gains.