Elections Nova Scotia

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.

Supportive Voting Locations Begin this Week

Media Release: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is committed to improving the electoral process for underserved communities and delivering fair and inclusive elections.

Find A Voting Location

Media Release: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters can easily find an early voting location near them or their election day voting location by calling their returning office, calling the public call centre at 1-800-565-1504, or entering their civic address in the ‘where do I vote’ tool on Elections Nova Scotia’s website (electionsnovascotia.ca).

Delayed Opening on Remembrance Day for Early Voting

Media Release: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Tomorrow is Remembrance Day, November 11, 2024. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice has adjusted returning office and community poll hours for voters and election workers to observe Remembrance Day.

Reminder Remembrance Day hours of operation for Early Voting

Media Release: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Remembrance Day, November 11, 2024, falls within the election period for the 42nd provincial general election. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice has adjusted returning office and community poll hours for voters and election workers to observe Remembrance Day.

Community Polls Begin Today

Media Release: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Community polls open today, Saturday, November 9, 2024, across the province for early voting. Community polls will be open in various electoral districts Mondays to Saturdays, from 9 am – 6 pm for two weeks (until Saturday November 23).

During the early voting period, voters can vote anywhere in Nova Scotia, not just in their electoral district.

Reminder Remembrance Day hours of operation for Early Voting

Media Release: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Remembrance Day, November 11, 2024, falls within the election period for the 42nd provincial general election. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice has adjusted returning office and community poll hours for voters and election workers to observe Remembrance Day.

Voting Options for the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Friday, November 8, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – There are a variety of voting options available in the provincial general election. Election day is Tuesday, November 26, 2024 but voters in Nova Scotia can vote early at any voting location in the province. Eligible voters in Nova Scotia, can also apply to vote remotely or have a write-in ballot team visit them in their home.

Nova Scotia Voters Can Apply to Vote Remotely

Media Release: Friday, November 8, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Nova Scotia can apply to vote remotely using a writ-in ballot.

Voters can also 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. Voters can call their returning office if they need assistance with the write-in ballot process.