Elections Nova Scotia

Apply to Vote remotely in the Provincial General Election

Release date: 
November 13, 2024

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.

Voters in Nova Scotia can contact their returning office for information on how to apply for a write-in ballot.

Voters who need assistance can ask someone they trust who is at least 18 years old to act as their agent to help them apply for and return their write-in ballot. Returning offices can also arrange for a write-in ballot team to visit a voter in their home if necessary.

The deadlines apply for a write-in ballot out of district is Saturday, November 16, 2024, by 6 pm.

The deadlines apply for a write-in ballot in district in-person and by agent in Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 3 pm.

All completed write-in ballot kits must be returned before the close of voting on election day to be counted, that is, 8 pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Voters in Nova Scotia that have questions about the provincial general election can call 1-800-565-1504.

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 X (Twitter) @electionsns.

Media Contact:

Naomi Shelton
Director, Policy and Communications
Elections Nova Scotia
902-424-3275
902-223-4871
naomi.shelton@novascotia.ca

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