SASKATCHEWAN - More than 38,000 elementary and secondary students participated in Student Vote Saskatchewan, coinciding with the 2024 provincial election.
CIVIX, a non-partisan registered Canadian charity dedicated to strengthening democracy through civic education for school-aged youth, arranged for students to cast ballots in a parallel election after learning about government and democracy, researching the parties and candidates, and discussing the future of the province.
As of 4:30 pm on Monday, Oct. 28, says CIVIX, 38,307 total votes were reported from 348 schools, with results from all 61 constituencies. This includes 34,425 valid votes, 1,168 rejected ballots and 2,714 declined ballots.
- The Saskatchewan NDP took 39.2 per cent of the popular vote and won 31 seats, forming a majority government. Carla Beck won her Regina Lakeview seat.
- The Saskatchewan Party will form the Official Opposition with 28 seats and 37.4 per cent of the popular vote. Scott Moe won his seat in Rosthern-Shellbrook.
- The Saskatchewan United Party won two seats and received 8.4 per cent of the popular vote. Jon Hromek won his seat in Lumsden-Morse.
- The Saskatchewan Green Party received 10.5 per cent of the popular vote but failed to win a seat.
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