Elections Nova Scotia

Poll by Poll Results for the 41st Provincial General Election

Media Release: Monday, October 18, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – The poll by poll results are now available for the provincial general election held in Nova Scotia on August 17, 2021.

The poll by poll results are posted on the Election Nova Scotia website in Excel format and can be accessed by clicking on the following link.

Elections Nova Scotia Annual Report 2020-2021

Media Release: Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – Election Nova Scotia’s (ENS) Annual Report for the 2020–2021 fiscal year is now available.

Efforts in 2020-2021 focused on election readiness planning for the 41st provincial general election held on August 17, 2021.

The annual report also includes independently audited financial statements.

Efforts in 2020-2021 focused on election readiness planning for the 41st provincial general election held on August 17, 2021.

The annual report also includes independently audited financial statements.

Click here to view the full report in English and French.

Recount Results – Glace Bay-Dominion

Media Release: Monday, August 30, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – A judicial recount of all ballots cast in the provincial election for the electoral district of Glace Bay-Dominion, was held on Monday, August 30, 2021, at the Sydney Justice Centre. The results of the recount are as follows:

John John McCarthy, Liberal – 2,479

John Morgan, NDP – 2,725

John White, PC Party – 2,754

Judicial Recount – Glace Bay-Dominion

Media Release: Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – A Supreme Court of Nova Scotia order has been issued by Justice Jamie S. Campbell for a recount of all ballots cast in the provincial election for the electoral district of Glace Bay-Dominion, held on August 17, 2021.

The recount will take place at the Sydney Justice Centre at 9:30 am starting on Monday, August 30th.

The application for the judicial recount was made by John Morgan, NDP candidate.

41 Provincial General Election Official Addition Available

Media Release: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – Official Addition results for the 41 provincial general election are now available using the following URL: https://results.electionsns.ca/.

Poll-by-poll results and further analysis on voter turnout will be published in Elections Nova Scotia’s post-election report in the coming months.

Reminder: Financial Reporting Deadlines

Media Release: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia reminds candidates, registered political parties and third party advertisers from the provincial general election held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 all have reports due in the weeks and months ahead. All reports are to be sent the Chief Electoral Officer.

Candidate tax receipts are due 30 days after election day, September 16, 2021.

Official Addition and Judicial Recounts

Media Release: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – Official additions for the 41 provincial general election will begin at 10:00 today, Thursday, August 19, 2021, in all 55 returning offices.

The deadline for application to a judge for a recount is four days after the official addition, Monday, August 23, 2021.

Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections.

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Unofficial Results Complete for the 41st Provincial General Election

Media Release: Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the 41st provincial general election. The following indicates the number of electoral districts for each registered political party and independent candidates:

Atlantica:0 electoral districts

Green Party:0 electoral districts

Liberal:17 electoral districts

NDP:6 electoral districts

PC Party: 31 electoral districts

Election Counts Continue & Unofficial Results for 51 Electoral Districts

Media Release: Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Elections Nova Scotia – The vote counts in the following 6 electoral districts were suspended on election night due to an outstanding volume of votes and limited staffing.

• Argyle
• Cumberland North
• Dartmouth South
• Halifax Atlantic
• Halifax-Chebucto
• Halifax-Citadel-Sable Island

Two of the districts posted unofficial results this morning – Argyle and Halifax Atlantic.