Elections Nova Scotia

Deadline Tomorrow to Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 28, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – There is one day remaining for voters in Preston to apply on-line to vote by mail using a write-in ballot for the current by-election.

Eligible voters in Preston who wish to vote by mail using a write-in ballot can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca. The on-line application tool will be available until 6 pm tomorrow, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Preston Voters Say e-Ballot is Fast and Easy to Use

Media Release: July 27, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston having been casting their votes early for a full week using Elections Nova Scotia’s new secure e-Ballot system. Voter feedback has been overwhelmingly positive showing that e-Ballot is fast, efficient, and simple to use. The Preston by-election is the first use of e-Ballot in Canada.

When asked about their e-ballot voting experience, the following Preston voters had positive responses.

Bring ID When You Vote in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 26, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston By-election

Media Release: July 25, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Registered voters in the electoral district of Preston 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.

Voting Options for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 24, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – There are a variety of voting options available in the Preston by-election. Election day is Tuesday, August 8, 2023 but voters in Preston can vote early at either the returning office or community poll. Eligible voters in Preston, can also apply on-line to vote by mail or have a write-in ballot team visit them in their home.

The Preston By-election Community Poll Begins Tomorrow

Media Release: July 21, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The community poll for the Preston by-election will open tomorrow, Saturday, July 21, at 2345 Highway 7, East Preston. The community poll will run for 2 weeks from Saturday, July 21 to Saturday, August 5. Early voting will be available at the community poll from 9 am – 6 pm Monday to Saturday. There will be extended hours until 8 pm on Thursday, August 3 and Friday August 4. The community poll is closed on Sundays.

First e-Ballots Cast in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 21, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Yesterday, July 20, 2023, voters in Preston were able to cast their ballots in the current by-election for the first time on a secure table using Elections Nova Scotia’s new e-Ballot system. 30 votes were cast via e-Ballot yesterday, July 20, between 9 am – 6 pm at the Preston returning office.

Voters in Preston should watch their mailboxes this week for their Voter Information Card (VIC)

Media Release: July 20, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Registered voters in Preston 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.

E-Balloting Begins in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 20, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston will cast the first e-Ballots today in Canada. Elections Nova Scotia developed the safe e-Balloting system to facilitate in-person electronic voting at a voting location.

Nominations Closed for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 19, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Candidate nominations for the Preston by-election closed at 2pm today, July 19, 2023. The following 5 candidates will be on the ballot:

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

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

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

Carlo Simmons, Nova Scotia Liberal Party (NSLP)