Elections Nova Scotia

What should you bring when you go to vote?

If you are registered on the List of Electors then you should have received a Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail. This card has all the information you need, such as the address for your polling location. If you are not registered on the List of Electors you can still visit a polling station and be registered on that day and vote.

MEDIA ADVISORY:

Election night results online after polls close

May 26, 2017

Elections Nova Scotia will be providing election results online as polls are reported soon after polls close at 8pm on election day Tuesday May 30^th.

The online results on electionsnovascotia.ca will automatically refresh every 20 seconds – no need to manually refresh the page which would only add pressure to the system. Results will be distributed to the online public directly this way.

Dartmouth East & Dartmouth South Clarifications

May 25, 2017

Travelling this weekend?

If you are travelling this weekend and won’t be home on election day, you can still vote. All early voting locations throughout the province are open on Saturday for you to vote. When you arrive at a poll outside of your home electoral district, the election officer will print a ballot with the names of the candidates in your home electoral district. It’s that easy.

Accessible voting locations

At Elections Nova Scotia, we’re doing our best to make every polling location accessible. Accessible polling stations have level access, and an internal structure or layout that allows persons with disabilities to cast their ballot without barrier or obstruction.

Voting Days and Hours

An earlier release had listed Friday polls as open until 6pm. Polls are actually open until 8pm. Following is a list of remaining voting days and hours:

Today, Monday Victoria Day, May 22^nd, 9am to 6pm

Tuesday May 23^rd, 9am to 6pm

Wednesday May 24^th, 9am to 6pm

Thursday May 25^th, 9am to 8pm

Friday May 26^th, 9am to 8pm

Saturday May 27^th, 9am to 6pm

Is anyone permitted behind the voting screen with me?

Voting during an election is by secret ballot. Should you require assistance casting your vote, you can have someone come behind the screen with you. This person can be a friend, child, grandchild, brother, sister, spouse, parent, grandparent, or caregiver. You and the person assisting you to vote will be asked to make a declaration before you cast your ballot. If you would prefer, an election official can help you cast your ballot.

Advance Voting

May 20, 2017

Tips for a first-time voter

Voting during an election is by secret ballot. Voting can seem overwhelming but the steps are quite simple. First, if you have moved recently and you are registered to vote, you may update your civic address when you go to vote. If you are not registered yet, you can do so when you go to vote.

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