Elections Nova Scotia

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nova Scotia, Dorothy Rice, has released the report on the proceedings of the Preston by-election held on August 8, 2023. The report was submitted to the House of Assembly in accordance with Section 163 of the Elections Act.

Elections Nova Scotia Presents 2024-2025 Budget Estimate to the Special Committee of the House of Assembly

Media Release: January 25, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – On January 24, 2024, Li Chao, the Chief Financial Officer for Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) presented a budget estimate of $9.269 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to the Special Committee of the House of Assembly that convenes annually by law to consider the budget submissions of ENS and the Auditor General.

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia’s (ENS) Annual Report for the 2022–2023 fiscal year is now posted on the ENS website at electionsnovascotia.ca.

Our team at ENS is committed to deliver our mandate, uphold our values, fulfill our mission and vision, and deliver on our strategic initiatives. The report clearly shows that the ENS team is dedicated to the important work of achieving electoral excellence in our province and remaining a progressive, innovative agency that serves the citizens of Nova Scotia.

September 8, 2023

Preston By-election Official Addition

Media Release: August 10, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Official addition results for the Preston by-election are now on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca).

Twila Grosse, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) has been confirmed as the winner for the Preston by-election

The final vote count for each candidate is as follows:

Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 101

Financial Reporting Deadlines and Updated Spending Limits for the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 9, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia reminds candidates, registered political parties, and third party advertisers from the Preston by-election held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, that financial reports are due in the weeks and months ahead. All reports must be sent the Chief Electoral Officer.

Candidate tax receipts are due 30 days after election day, September 7, 2023.

Official Addition Tomorrow

Media Release: August 9, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The official addition for the Preston by-election will begin tomorrow, Thursday August 10 at 10:00 am, at the returning office.

The deadline for application to a judge for a recount is four days after the official addition, Monday, August 14, 2023.

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Unofficial Results for the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the Preston By-election. The following indicates the number of votes received by each nominated candidate:

Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 101

Twila Grosse, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) – 1,950

Colter (C.C.) Simmonds, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP) – 1,145

Carlo Simmons, Nova Scotia Liberal Party (NSLP) – 1,021

Voting is Closed for Preston By-election

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – All voting for the Preston By-election is now closed.

follow this link for the live feed results , which are available on the ENS website.

Preston By-election Update

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Most election day voting for the Preston by-election is now closed. One voting location, the St. Thomas More Church, 15 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, had delayed opening and voting at this location will be extended by 30 minutes until 8:30 pm.

A live feed for results will be available on the ENS website when all polls are closed.