Write-in Ballot Reminder
Write-in Ballot Reminder
Media Release: Thursday, August 12, 2021
Elections Nova Scotia – Voters who have applied to vote by write-in ballot are reminded to return their completed ballot. To count in the election, all completed write-in ballots must be received by 8 pm on August 17. Voters are asked to please allow adequate time so their completed write-in ballot can be returned.
Voters can return their completed write-in ballot in-person to their returning office or have an agent return it on their behalf. Returning offices can also send election workers to pick up a completed write-in ballot if a voter is not able to return it.
Once a voter’s application for a write-in ballot has been processed, they must vote by that method instead of at an in-person voting location.
It is not too late to apply to vote by write-in ballot in the 41 Provincial General Election. Applications for write-in ballot can still be made in-person or by agent through returning offices. The deadlines to apply for a write-in ballot in person or by agent are as follows: Saturday, August 14 - 6pm (out of district), Tuesday, August 17 - 3pm (in district).
Returning offices can also arrange to have a write-in ballot team visit a voter at home to help them apply for and complete a write-in ballot.
An agent is someone who is 18 years or older that can act on behalf of an eligible voter. They can assist the voter to apply for a write-in ballot and can return the completed write-in ballot for that voter.
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 Twitter @electionsns.
Voters who have questions about the 41st provincial general election can call 1-800-565-1504.
Media Contact:
Naomi Shelton
Director, Policy and Communications
Elections Nova Scotia
902-424-3275
902-223-4871
naomi.shelton@novascotia.ca