Politicians in Nova Scotia used the civic holiday on Monday to pound the streets one last time before voters decide Tuesday who will form the next provincial government.

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Recent polls have suggested John Hamm could lead his Tories to a second mandate, but will likely only be able to form a minority government. As many as 20 per cent of voters surveyed haven't decided who they'll vote for.

John Hamm

With the race that tight, all three parties are trying to inspire the electorate to cast its ballots.

"In a close election every vote counts," said New Democrat Leader Darrell Dexter. "The first time I got elected to city council, I won by eight votes so I know very well how important those last few hours are."

The NDP has been focusing on reducing skyrocketing auto insurance.

Darrell Dexter

All three party leaders were in Dartmouth Monday to take part in a holiday parade, hoping to get a bounce in what is expected to be a key district.

Liberal Leader Danny Graham says he suspects the people who have already made up their minds are committed party members. He says the undecided voters are still mulling over the issues.

Graham is campaigning on a promise to kill a Tory income tax cut – which he admits is not an easy sell.

Danny Graham

"We're feeling very good about that message finally getting out. And frankly it takes several weeks for that to happen," he said.

The Conservatives are promising a tax cut and close to a billion dollars in spending.

Hamm took his campaign to a seniors home on Monday, where he told residents he would increase their spending money. A last-minute platform addition is another sign of how close tomorrow's vote is expected to be.

When Hamm called the election last month, the Conservatives held 31 seats, the NDP 11 and the Liberals seven. There was one independent and two vacancies.