Nova Scotians to Vote Tuesday in Provincial Election Believed Tighter Than Expected

This composite image of three photographs shows, from left to right, Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Iain Rankin, taken in Halifax on Feb. 6, 2021; Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston taken in Halifax on October 27, 2018; and Nova Scotia New Democrative Party Leader Gary Burrill taken in Halifax on May 25, 2017. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan, Ted Pritchard

HALIFAX—As Nova Scotia’s month-long election campaign draws to a close, it appears Tuesday’s vote could be a lot tighter than initially expected.

The incumbent Liberals, who are seeking a rare third term in office, were widely expected to cruise back to power at the start of what many predicted would be a quick and sleepy summertime campaign.