Nova Scotia votes 2024: Premier Tim Houston calls snap election for Nov. 26

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has called a snap provincial election for Nov. 26.

The election call comes well ahead of the province’s fixed election date of July 15 and ends months of speculation about a potential early campaign.

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Houston is expected to speak at a rally in Halifax later today, while Liberal Leader Zach Churchill and NDP Leader Claudia Chender also have events planned in the provincial capital.

The Progressive Conservatives are looking for a second consecutive mandate after sweeping the Liberals from power in August 2021.

Health care, the cost of living and a shortage of affordable housing are expected to be among the main campaign issues.

At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2024.