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.