Preston By-election Report
Media Release: February 23, 2024
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Eligible voters in the electoral district of Pictou West can prepare for the up-coming by-election by ensuring they are registered to vote, understanding their voting options, and learning about their electoral district boundaries.
Before a by-election is called, individuals who intend to run as candidates may register with Elections Nova Scotia. This allows the candidate to accept contributions and incur expenses prior to a writ of election being issued.
Media Release: February 23, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nova Scotia, Dorothy Rice, has released the report on the proceedings of the Preston by-election held on August 8, 2023. The report was submitted to the House of Assembly in accordance with Section 163 of the Elections Act [3].
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nova Scotia, Dorothy Rice, has released the report on the proceedings of the Preston by-election held on August 8, 2023. The report was submitted to the House of Assembly in accordance with Section 163 of the Elections Act [3].
Media Release: January 25, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – On January 24, 2024, Li Chao, the Chief Financial Officer for Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) presented a budget estimate of $9.269 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to the Special Committee of the House of Assembly that convenes annually by law to consider the budget submissions of ENS and the Auditor General.
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia’s (ENS) Annual Report for the 2022–2023 fiscal year is now posted on the ENS website at electionsnovascotia.ca.
Our team at ENS is committed to deliver our mandate, uphold our values, fulfill our mission and vision, and deliver on our strategic initiatives. The report clearly shows that the ENS team is dedicated to the important work of achieving electoral excellence in our province and remaining a progressive, innovative agency that serves the citizens of Nova Scotia.
September 8, 2023
Media Release: August 10, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Official addition results for the Preston by-election are now on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca).
Twila Grosse, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) has been confirmed as the winner for the Preston by-election
The final vote count for each candidate is as follows:
Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 101
Media Release: August 9, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia reminds candidates, registered political parties, and third party advertisers from the Preston by-election held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, that financial reports are due in the weeks and months ahead. All reports must be sent the Chief Electoral Officer.
Candidate tax receipts are due 30 days after election day, September 7, 2023.
Media Release: August 9, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – The official addition for the Preston by-election will begin tomorrow, Thursday August 10 at 10:00 am, at the returning office.
The deadline for application to a judge for a recount is four days after the official addition, Monday, August 14, 2023.
Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections.
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Media Release: August 8, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the Preston By-election. The following indicates the number of votes received by each nominated candidate:
Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 101
Twila Grosse, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) – 1,950
Colter (C.C.) Simmonds, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP) – 1,145
Carlo Simmons, Nova Scotia Liberal Party (NSLP) – 1,021