Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan election campaign to begin Tuesday

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is confirming what has been widely expected – the provincial election campaign starts Tuesday.

In this composite image made from two file photographs, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, left, and Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck are shown during press conferences in Regina, both taken Wednesday, March 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Moe says in a post on social media that he plans to ask Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty to dissolve the legislature, launching the campaign with voting day on Oct. 28.

Tomorrow, the 2024 election campaign will officially begin.

The choice in this election is clear.

The Saskatchewan Party has a plan for a strong economy and a bright future.

The NDP has a record of decline, loss and closures.

Let’s never go back to that. Let’s keep our… pic.twitter.com/Qjj0uQ4q6t
— Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) September 30, 2024

Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth straight majority after spending 17 years in office.

Moe says he’s running on his record of growing the economy while making investments in education and health care.

NDP Leader Carla Beck says it’s time for change.

Saskatchewan, my name is Carla Beck and I’m running to be your Premier.

It's time for change! pic.twitter.com/wXjC5fQ1Mw
— Carla Beck (@CarlaBeckSK) September 26, 2024

Beck is promising a break on the gas tax and removing the provincial sales tax on children’s clothes and some grocery items, along with more spending on health care and education.

Polls suggest a tightening race between the two parties, with the NDP seeing greater support in Regina and Saskatoon, while the Saskatchewan Party remains strong in rural areas.