Elections Nova Scotia

Preston Voters Can Apply On-line to Vote by Mail

Media Release: July 14, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Preston who wish to vote by write-in ballot can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca.

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 the returning office at 1-888-503-5835 if they need assistance with the write-in ballot process.

Preston By-election, Are You on the Voters List?

Media Release: July 14, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – All eligible voters in Preston who are on the Nova Scotia voters list, will receive a personal Voter Information Card (VIC) by mail. The VIC provides information about where and when to vote.

Eligible voters can be added to the voters list during the by-election when they go to vote. Voters in Preston can also use the ‘Where do I Vote?” tool on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca) to find a voting location near them.

Campaign Access to Multi-unit Buildings

Media Release: July 13, 2023

Campaign Signage and Election Advertising

Media Release: July 13, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Now that the Preston by-election is underway in Nova Scotia, people will see campaign signs or be asked to place a sign on their property.

Notice of Election – Preston By-election 2023

Media Release: July 13, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, to elect a member to serve in the House of Assembly for the electoral district of Preston. The following days are pursuant to the Elections Act.

Elections Nova Scotia is Calling for Election Workers in Preston

Media Release: July 12, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – It takes a lot of people and effort to make a by-election run smoothly. Elections Nova Scotia needs dedicated workers to facilitate voting during the current by-election in the electoral district of Preston.

People 18 years and older who would like to work the Preston by-election are asked to please contact the returning office at 1-888-503-5835. There are also some jobs available for people ages 16 to 18.

Voters in Preston Can Apply On-line for a Write-in Ballot

Media Release: July 11, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston can apply on-line to vote by mail using a write-in ballot in the current by-election. The online application for a write-in ballot kit is available on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca) or voters in Preston can call the returning office at 1-888-503-5835 to have an application sent to them.

Secure E-balloting Will be Used for Early Voting in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 11, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Preston. Election day will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023, but voters can cast their ballot before election day at the returning office, community poll, and remotely by write-in ballot.

Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 11, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia maintains a Register of Electors of anyone eligible to vote in a Nova Scotia provincial general election or by-election. The Register is updated regularly and there are several ways to be added to the list. Eligible voters can register any time on-line to ensure they are on the Nova Scotia Registry of Electors.

Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 10, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Listed below are the candidate and party spending limits and reimbursements for the Preston by-election to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.