Elections Nova Scotia

Can I Vote if I am Travelling?

Voting as a New Canadian

First, let us congratulate you on choosing to become a citizen of our country. We hope you will be part of the history of Nova Scotia by choosing to vote in our 40^th general election this month. Your voice counts! In order to vote in Nova Scotia, you must be:

•       18 years of age or older on election day, i.e., born before May 30, 1999

•       A Canadian citizen

How can I become a Candidate?

Candidate nominations are coming in more quickly than 2013. By this time in 2013, sixty-six candidates had completed nominations papers. Already 101 have submitted their nomination papers so far. A total of 176 candidates ran in the 2013 general election.

Condos and Apartments Must Provide Access to Candidates

Elections Nova Scotia reminds administrators of condominiums that enumerators and candidates must be given access to the building. It is an offence under the Elections Act to impede a candidate campaigning or enumerator gathering information for the Register of Electors.

Condos and Apartments Must Provide Access to Candidates

Elections Nova Scotia reminds administrators of condominiums that enumerators and candidates must be given access to the building. It is an offence under the Elections Act to impede a candidate campaigning or enumerator gathering information for the Register of Electors.

How can I become an election worker in this election?

Thanks for wanting to be a part of the democratic process!

Did you know that only 18 people work at Elections Nova Scotia outside of an election period? When a provincial general election is called, all the pre-election work done by this group needs to be implemented. Everything swings into high gear and the ranks of election workers swell to about 6,000?

Returning Offices Open by Wednesday

For Immediate Release

May 1, 2017

Campaign Signage and other Election Advertising
May 1, 2017

Elections Nova Scotia – Now that we are in a provincial election you may begin to see campaign signs around your neighbourhood or have people asking if you would like to place one on your property. The Elections Act requires that such advertising is at least 60 metres away from any voting location. In addition, placement of signs is subject to provincial and municipal laws and regulations.

40^th Provincial General Election

 
April 30, 2017

40^th Provincial General Election

 
April 30, 2017

Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer, Richard Temporale, has received an order from the Governor in Council for the 40^th provincial general election. The CEO has issued writs of election for all 51 electoral districts.  Election Day will be held May 30, 2017.

Watch for updates at electionsnovascotia.ca, on Twitter @electionsns and our Facebook page facebook.com/electionsnovascotia.