Notice of Election – 41st Provincial General Election in Nova Scotia
Notice of Election – 41st Provincial General Election in Nova Scotia
Media Release: Wednesday, July 21
Elections Nova Scotia – On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 a provincial general election will be held to elect a member in each of the 55 electoral districts to serve in the House of Assembly. The following days are pursuant to the Elections Act.
Election Day
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
8am to 8pm
On election day, you must vote at your assigned voting location.
Early Voting Options - Vote Early, Vote Safely!
Before election day voters can vote safely at any returning office or early voting location in the province.
Returning Office
Open Mondays to Saturdays - Closed Sundays
9am to 6pm
or until 8pm Thursday, August 12, and Friday, August 13
Vote safely at any Returning Office in Nova Scotia before election day.
Advance Poll
Saturday, August 7 to Saturday, August 14
9am to 6pm
or until 8pm Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 13
Closed Sunday
You can vote safely at any early voting location in Nova Scotia
Vote by Mail - Write-in Ballot Applications
You can apply for a write-in ballot to vote by mail. Apply online or ask someone you trust who is at least 18 years old to act as your agent and help you apply.
Apply on-line: electionsnovascotia.ca
By Mail Deadline: Saturday, August 7 - 6pm
In Person and by agent: Saturday, August 14 - 6pm (out of district)
Tuesday, August 17 - 3pm (in district)
You can also make an appointment through your local returning office for a write-in ballot team to visit you at home to help you vote. Write-in ballots conducted every day except Sunday during hours the returning office is returning office is open.
All write-in ballots must be returned by 8 pm on election day
Nominations Close - Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 2pm
To vote you must be an eligible elector:
- 18 years of age or older on August 17, born on or before August 17, 2003
- A Canadian citizen
- Lived in Nova Scotia since January 17, 2021
Vote Safely – Strict COVID-19 protocols will be enforced at all voting locations.
Voters are asked to please wear a mask, sanitize their hands, maintain physical distance, bring your ID, and bring their own pen.
Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections. For more information, please visit electionsnovascotia.ca, call 1-800-565-1504, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @electionsns.
Contact: Naomi Shelton
Director, Policy and Communications
Elections Nova Scotia
902-424-3275 or 902-223-4871