Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m. CT was the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers. Despite some NDP and Sask Party scandals, a record number have been nominated for the general election.
READ MORE: NDP announce new candidates after four candidates dismissed
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A total of 268 candidates submitted their nomination papers. That’s 77 more than the 2011 election when 191 candidates ran.
2016 candidate breakdown:
- 61 – Saskatchewan Party;
- 61 – New Democratic Party;
- 61 – Saskatchewan Liberal;
- 58 – The Green Party;
- 18 – Progressive Conservatives;
- 4 – Western Independence Party of Saskatchewan;
- 5 – Independent.
FULL COVERAGE: Decision Saskatchewan 2016
Fun fact: the previous highest record was in 1982, the 20th Saskatchewan election, when 250 candidates were officially nominated.
The 28th Saskatchewan election will take place Monday, April 4.
Comments