Nova Scotia voters handed Tim Houston's Progressive Conservatives a second consecutive majority government in Tuesday's provincial election, a formidable outcome aided in part by the stunning collapse of Liberal support.

The Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government in Nova Scotia. Here’s the latest on election night with the three main parties: the Progressive Conservatives led by Tim Houston, who is seeking a second term as premier; the Liberals led by Zach Churchill; and the NDP led by Claudia Chender.

It's voting day in the Nova Scotia election as people head to the polls to cast their ballots. The live results will begin after the polls close at 8 p.m.