Elections Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Voters Can Apply to Vote Remotely

Media Release: Friday, November 8, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Nova Scotia can apply to vote remotely using a writ-in ballot.

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 their returning office if they need assistance with the write-in ballot process.

Introducing Supportive Voting Locations

Media Release: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is committed to improving the electoral process for underserved communities and delivering fair and inclusive elections.

Voting Location Information

Media Release: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Voting location information for community polls, advance polls and election day polls is now available.

Voters can easily find an early voting location near them or their election day voting location by calling their returning office, calling the public call centre at 1-800-565-1504, or entering their civic address in the ‘where do I vote’ tool on Elections Nova Scotia’s website (electionsnovascotia.ca).

First e-Ballots to be Cast Today in the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Today, Thursday, November 7, 2024, voters in Nova Scotia will be able to cast their ballots in the provincial general election on a secure tablet using Elections Nova Scotia’s new e-Ballot system.

Nominations Closed for the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Candidate nominations for the provincial general election closed at 2pm today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

There are 191 candidates nominated in the 55 electoral districts.

Remembrance Day hours of operation for Eary Voting

Media Release: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Remembrance Day, November 11, 2024, falls within the election period for the 42nd provincial general election. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice has adjusted returning office and community poll hours for voters and election workers to observe Remembrance Day.

e-Ballot will Begin Tomorrow in the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Nominations for the provincial general election close today, November 6 at 2 pm. After the close nominations early voting is done by Elections Nova Scotia’s secure e-Ballot system which will begin tomorrow, Thursday November 7, 2024.

Candidate Nominations for the Provincial General Election Close Tomorrow

Media Release: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia would like to remind voters in Nova Scotia that the deadline for candidate nominations for the current provincial general election is 2 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

The Elections Act requires nominations to close 20 days before election day, which will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Elections Nova Scotia is Calling for Election Workers

Media Release: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – It takes a lot of people and effort to make a Provincial general election run smoothly. Elections Nova Scotia needs dedicated workers to facilitate voting during the current provincial general election.

People 18 years and older who would like to work the provincial general election are asked to please contact their returning office or 1-800-565-1504. There are also some jobs available for people ages 16 to 18.

Voting Information for the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Monday, November 4, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A provincial general election is underway to elect the members of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly, election day is Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Before election day, voters in Nova Scotia can vote at any early voting location in the Province or apply to vote remotely by write-in-ballot.