Elections Nova Scotia

2023 Political Donations Annual Report

2023 Political Donations Annual Report

Media Release: Monday, June 24, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has published the Political Donations Annual Report for 2023, in accordance with Sections 240 and 251 of the Elections Act (the Act).

Release date: 
June 24, 2024
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Response to Judicial Review Finding by Justice Arnold

Response to Judicial Review Finding by Justice Arnold

Media Release: Friday, June 14, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The following is Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice’s response to the judicial review findings released by Justice Arnold regarding the CEO’s decision on elections advertising by the Liberal candidate during the Preston by-election.

Release date: 
June 14, 2024
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Pictou West By-election Official Addition

Pictou West By-election Official Addition

Media Release: May 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Official addition results for the Pictou West by-election are now on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca).

Marco MacLeod, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) has been confirmed as the winner for the Pictou West by-election

The final vote count for each candidate is as follows:

Clare Brett, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 82

Release date: 
May 23, 2024
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Financial Reporting Deadlines for the Pictou West By-election

Financial Reporting Deadlines for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia reminds candidates, registered political parties, and third party advertisers from the Pictou West by-election held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 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, June 20, 2024.

Release date: 
May 22, 2024
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Pictou West By-election Official Addition Tomorrow

Official Addition Tomorrow

Media Release: May 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The official addition for the Pictou West by-election will begin tomorrow, Thursday May 23 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, May 27, 2024.

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

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Release date: 
May 22, 2024
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Unofficial Results for the Pictou West By-election

Unofficial Results for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the Pictou West By-election. The following indicates the number of votes received by each nominated candidate:

Clare Brett, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party)- 82

Melinda MacKenzie, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP) - 949

Marco MacLeod, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) – 4,159

Release date: 
May 21, 2024
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Voting is Closed for Pictou West By-election

Voting is Closed for Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – All voting for the Pictou West By-election is now closed.

follow this link for the live feed results , which are available on the ENS website.

Release date: 
May 21, 2024
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Write-in Ballot Reminder

Write-in Ballot Reminder

Media Release: May 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters who have applied to vote by write-in ballot in the Pictou West by-election are reminded to return their completed write-in ballot before the close of polls tonight at 8 pm.

To be accepted in the by-election, all completed write-in ballots must be received by 8 pm tonight, Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Release date: 
May 21, 2024
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Election Day Voting has Begun for the Pictou West By-election

Election Day Voting has Begun for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Today, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, is election day in the electoral district of Pictou West. Election day polls are open from 8 am – 8 pm.

To be eligible to vote in the Pictou West by-election voters must be 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, reside in Pictou West, and have lived in Nova Scotia since October 21, 2023.

Release date: 
May 21, 2024
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Tomorrow is Election Day in Pictou West

Tomorrow is Election Day in Pictou West

Media Release: May 20, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, is election day in the electoral district of Pictou West. All election day polls and the returning office will be open for voting from 8 am – 8 pm.

Eligible voters in the Pictou West by-election must be 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, reside in Pictou West, and have lived in Nova Scotia since October 21, 2023.

Release date: 
May 20, 2024
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