Three tight races as counting continues in Halifax-area electoral districts

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THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Nov 27, 2024 11:59:59 AM.

Last Updated Nov 27, 2024 01:55:35 PM.

Vote counting continued on Wednesday in several ridings in the Halifax area.

In Clayton Park West, with 32 of 33 polls reporting, PC Adegoke Fadare leads the NDP’s Wendy Hood-Morris by 85 votes.

In Halifax Armdale, with 37 of 38 polls in, New Democrat Rod Wilson holds a 212 vote lead over the PC’s Craig Myra.

In Bedford South, Liberal Braedon Clark is trailing PC Damian Stoilov by 92 votes with one poll left to report.

Several other Halifax-area districts have not been officially called by Elections Nova Scotia, but other media have projected winners while counting continues.

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