Sask. Party Leads in Rural Areas, NDP Leads in Cities as the Election Campaign Begins

In this composite image, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe (L), and Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck are shown during separate press conferences in Regina on March 20, 2024. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu

The writ has been officially dropped in Saskatchewan with the governing Saskatchewan Party leading in the polls in rural areas while the NDP leads in the major cities in what is expected to be a tight race.

Premier Scott Moe announced the beginning of the election on Oct. 1.