Saskatchewan Party candidate loses seat after racial slur controversy

A Saskatchewan Party candidate, David Buckingham, who faced backlash for using a racial slur, appears to have lost his seat in the recent election. After counting mail-in ballots, NDP challenger April ChiefCalf leads by 37 votes. Buckingham was initially ahead on election night but has since fallen behind. He had apologized during the campaign for his past comments made in a government office. Despite this change, Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party retains 34 seats, enough for a majority government. The NDP has increased its presence, now holding 27 seats after significant gains in Regina and Saskatoon.