The NDP appear to be the winners in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River, but the result is so close that it is likely to go to a recount.
With all polls in the riding having reported in Monday night, NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois had a margin of victory of just 70 votes over Lawrence Joseph of the Liberals.
Unofficial results had Jolibois with 10,300 votes and Joseph 10,230. Reports are now circulating that Joseph will challenge the result and call for a recount.
What is known for sure is the riding will have a new MP regardless of what happens, as longtime Conservative incumbent Rob Clarke finished third with 9,110.
Running fourth was Green candidate Warren Koch, who finished with 552.
If Jolibois’s victory is confirmed it would bring to three the number of NDP MPs elected in Saskatchewan Monday, including wins in Saskatoon West and Regina Lewvan.
The race in Regina was also incredibly close with NDP Candidate Erin Weir winning by 143 votes, and there is talk that this race could also go to a recount.
