Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Pictou West By-election
Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 7, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Pictou West who wish to vote by mail can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca for a write-in ballot. A write-in ballot is the remote voting option available to eligible voters in the Pictou West by-election. To vote by write-in ballot, a voter must first apply, then receive, complete, and return their write-in ballot kit. When a voter applies to vote by write-in ballot, that is the form of voting they must use.
Voters in Pictou West can contact the returning office at 1-888-575-8901 for information on how to apply for a write-in ballot.
Voters who need assistance can ask someone they trust who is at least 18 years old to act as their agent to help them apply for and return their write-in ballot. The returning office can also arrange for a write-in ballot team to visit a voter in their home if necessary.
The deadlines apply for a write-in ballot on-line or by mail is Saturday, May 11 by 6pm.
The deadlines apply for a write-in ballot in Person and by agent in Tuesday, May 21 at 3 pm.
All completed write-in ballot kits must be returned before the close of voting on election day to be counted, that is, 8 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Voters in Pictou West that have questions about the by-election can call the returning office at 1-888-575-8901.
Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections. For more information, please visit electionsnovascotia.ca or follow us on Facebook and X (Twitter) @electionsns.
Media Contact:
Naomi Shelton
Director, Policy and Communications
Elections Nova Scotia
902-424-3275
902-223-4871
naomi.shelton@novascotia.ca