Be Prepared to Vote by mail – Apply On-line now for a Write-in Ballot
Election Readiness Update Report
Media Release: July 13, 2021
Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Nova Scotia can apply on-line now so they will be able to vote by mail using a write-in ballot when the 41st provincial general election is called. Although the election is not on yet, the online application for a write-in ballot is available now so voters can be prepared.
Eligible voters in Nova Scotia can complete an on-line application for a write-in before the provincial general election is called. The on-line application for a write-in ballot is available now at electionsnovascotia.ca or voters can call Elections Nova Scotia at 1-800-565-1504 to have an application sent to them.
When the 41st provincial general election is called, voters who have applied early will be asked to verify their information and then Elections Nova Scotia will send them a write-in ballot kit with instructions. During the election, information about the write-in ballot process and important deadlines will be posted.
Elections Nova Scotia is committed to planning for the safe delivery of a fair and inclusive election.
Strict COVID-19 protocols will be in place at all in-person voting locations when the 41 Provincial General Election is called. When the election is on, voters will be able to vote safely in-person before election day at any returning office or early voting location in the province, or at their assigned voting location or the returning office in their electoral district on election day.
Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections. For more information, please visit electionsnovascotia.ca, call 1-800-565-1504, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @electionsns.
Contact: Naomi Shelton
Director, Policy and Communications
Elections Nova Scotia
902-424-3275 or 902-223-4871