Elections Nova Scotia

Vote Early Vote Anywhere

Media Release: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Nova Scotia can vote early at any voting location in the province until Saturday, November 23, 2024. All early voting locations are open across the province for early voting from Monday to Saturday from 9 am – 6 pm and there are extended hours until 8 pm on Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22.

Reminded VICs are not needed to Vote

Media Release: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Nova Scotia can vote if they have ID with their name and civic address but ID is not necessary. If a voter does not have ID with their current address or name they can opt to sign a declaration attesting to their eligibility.

Due to the postal strike, voter information cards were not printed for the 42nd provincial general election but a VIC is not necessary to vote.

One Week Remaining in the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – There is just one week remaining in the provincial general election. Election day is Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of early voting options.

Provincial General Election Voting Information

Media Release: Monday, November 18, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Election day for the provincial general election is Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Until Saturday, November 23, voters can vote at any early voting location in Nova Scotia, not just in their electoral district.

There will be extended hours at all early voting locations on Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22, until 8 pm.

On Monday, November 25, voters can vote at the returning office in their electoral district.

Election Reminders for Saturday, November 16, 2024

Media Release: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Advance polls open for early voting today, Saturday, November 16 and will be available until Saturday, November 23 (closed Sunday, November 17).

Don’t forget, early voting is also available Monday to Saturday at the returning offices and community polls in the 55 electoral districts. Early voting is closed on Sundays).

Deadline Tomorrow to Apply for a Write-in Ballot Out of District

Media Release: Friday, November 15, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – There is one day remaining for voters in Nova Scotia to apply out of district to vote remotely using a write-in ballot for the current provincial general election.

It is important for voters in Nova Scotia who want to vote remotely to understand the deadlines to apply for a write-in ballot and when and how to return their completed write-in ballot kit so it can be counted.

Advance Polls for the Provincial General Election Begin Tomorrow

Media Release: Friday, November 15, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Advance polls for the provincial general election will open tomorrow, Saturday, November 16. Advance polls will run from Saturday, November 16 to Saturday, November 23. This means more early voting locations available to voters in Nova Scotia.

Secure In-person e-Ballot for Early Voting

Media Release: Thursday November 14, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Secure In-person e-Ballot for Early Voting

Elections Nova Scotia – Early voting is underway for the 42nd provincial general election in Nova Scotia. Election day is Tuesday, November 26, 2024, but voters can cast their ballot before election day at any early voting location in the province or remotely by write-in ballot.

Bring ID When You Vote in the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Thursday November 14, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Nova Scotia should bring their ID with their name and current address when they vote in the provincial general election. Having ID makes voting fast and easy, but these are not necessary to vote.

Eligible voters in Nova Scotia can register when they go to vote. If they do not have current ID with their correct name or address, they can take an oath to attest to their eligibility.

Apply to Vote remotely in the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Nova Scotia who wish to vote remotely can apply for a write-in ballot. A write-in ballot is the remote voting option available to eligible voters in the provincial general 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.