Bring ID When You Vote in the Pictou West By-election
Bring ID When You Vote in the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 9, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Pictou West should bring their Voter Information Card (VIC) and ID with their name and current address when they vote in the by-election. Having a VIC and ID makes voting fast and easy, but these are not necessary to vote.
Eligible voters in Pictou West 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.
Newly Designed Voter Information Cards (VIC) for the Pictou West By-election
Newly Designed Voter Information Cards (VIC) for the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 8, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Registered voters in the electoral district of Pictou West received a personal Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail last week with information on where and when to vote in the current by-election.
Elections Nova Scotia has redesigned the VIC to make it more accessible for voters. Each registered voter received a personalized postcard style VIC.
Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Pictou West By-election
Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 7, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Pictou West who wish to vote by mail can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca for a write-in ballot. A write-in ballot is the remote voting option available to eligible voters in the Pictou West by-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 Pictou West should watch their mailboxes this week for their Voter Information Card (VIC)
Voters in Pictou West should watch their mailboxes this week for their Voter Information Card (VIC)
Media Release: May 6, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Registered voters in Pictou West will receive a Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail this week with information and where and when to vote in the by-election.
Elections Nova Scotia has redesigned the VIC to make it more accessible for voters. Each registered voter will receive a personalized postcard style VIC.
Voting Options for the Pictou West By-election
Voting Options for the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 3, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – There are a variety of voting options available in the Pictou West by-election. Election day is Tuesday, May 21, 2024 but voters in Pictou West can vote early at either the returning office or advance poll. Eligible voters in Pictou West, can also apply on-line to vote by mail or have a write-in ballot team visit them in their home.
Pictou West Voters Can Apply On-line to Vote by Mail
Pictou West Voters Can Apply On-line to Vote by Mail
Media Release: May 2, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Pictou West 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 1-888-575-8901 if they need assistance with the write-in ballot process.
Voter Information Cards (VIC) are in the Mail for the Pictou West By-election
Voter Information Cards (VIC) are in the Mail for the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 2, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – All registered voters in the electoral district of Pictou West will receive a personal Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail for the current by-election. VICs provide information on where and when to vote. The VICs for the Pictou West by-election are in the mail now and should arrive in mailboxes later this week.
First e-Ballots to be Cast Today in the Pictou West By-election
First e-Ballots to be Cast Today in the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 2, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Today, May 2, 2024, voters in Pictou West will be able to cast their ballots in the current by-election on a secure table using Elections Nova Scotia’s new e-Ballot system.
Nominations Closed for the Pictou West By-election
Nominations Closed for the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 1, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Candidate nominations for the Pictou West by-election closed at 2pm today, May 1, 2024. The following 4 candidates will be on the ballot:
Clare Brett, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party)
Melinda MacKenzie, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP)
Marco MacLeod, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC)
Mary Wooldridge-Elliott, Nova Scotia Liberal Party (Liberal)
E-Balloting will Begin Tomorrow in the Pictou West By-election
E-Balloting will Begin Tomorrow in the Pictou West By-election
Media Release: May 1, 2024
Elections Nova Scotia – Nominations for the Pictou West by-election close today, May 1 at 2 pm. Early voting before the close of nominations is done using the write-in ballot format. When nominations are closed, early voting will switch to Elections Nova Scotia’s secure e-Ballot system.