Elections Nova Scotia

Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Provincial General Election

Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Provincial General Election

Media Release: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The list of candidate and party spending limits and reimbursements for the Provincial General Election (PGE) to be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, is now posted on the Elections Nova Scotia website at electionsnovascotia.ca.

The third party maximum spending for the PGE is $13,582.

Release date: 
October 29, 2024
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Elections that work for you!

Elections that work for you!

Media Release: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A provincial general election is underway in Nova Scotia. If you are 18 years or older, a Canadian citizen, and have lived in the province for 6 months you can vote. There are many voting options in Nova Scotia. During provincial election is a good time to get to know the voting option that works for you.

Elections Nova Scotia is committed to the safe delivery of fair and inclusive elections that work for the voters in Nova Scotia.

Release date: 
October 29, 2024
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e-Ballot Will be Used for Early Voting

Secure e-Ballot Will be Used for Early Voting in the Nova Scotia Provincial General Election

Media Release: Monday, October 28, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A Provincial General Election is underway in Nova Scotia. Election day will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024, but voters can cast their ballot before election day at any early voting location in the province or remotely by write-in ballot.

Release date: 
October 28, 2024
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Election Day in Nova Scotia will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Election Day in Nova Scotia will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Media Release: Monday, October 28, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A provincial general election is underway in Nova Scotia. Election day will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024, but voters have several options to vote early.

To be eligible to vote in the 42nd Provincial General Election (PGE), you must be 18 years of age or older on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, a Canadian citizen, have lived in Nova Scotia since April 27, 2024.

Release date: 
October 28, 2024
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Elections That Work For You

Elections That Work For You

Media Release: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia’s theme for the 42nd Provincial General Elections (PGE) is Elections That Work For You!

Nova Scotians who are 18 years or older, a Canadian citizen, and have lived in the province for 6 months can vote in the PGE. Election day in Nova Scotia is Tuesday, November 26, 2024, but voters have lots of early voting options.

Release date: 
October 27, 2024
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Provincial General Election Called in Nova Scotia

Provincial General Election Called in Nova Scotia

Media Release: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Dorothy Rice, has received an order from the Governor in Council for a Provincial General Election to be held in Nova Scotia. The CEO has issued the writs of election for the 55 electoral districts in the province and election day will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Release date: 
October 27, 2024
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Provincial General Election 2024

The 42nd Provincial General Election was held in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
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Judicial Recounts Announced

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia orders have been issued for recounts of all ballots cast in the following 2 electoral districts for the provincial general election, held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Electoral district 1 Annapolis, this recount will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10 am at the Annapolis Royal Firehall Auditorium. This application was made by Elections Nova Scotia under clause 148 (3)(b)(c)(d) of the Elections Act, because there are only 7 votes separating the top two candidates.

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Election Readiness Update Report

Election Readiness Update Report

Media Release: October 9, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Chief Electoral Officer, Dorothy Rice, has released an update report on Elections Nova Scotia’s (ENS) preparations for the 42nd provincial general election. The purpose of this election readiness report is to provide all Nova Scotians with an update on where ENS’s election preparations to date and what voters can expect.

Release date: 
October 9, 2024
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Municipal Elections Information

Municipalities in Nova Scotia are preparing for municipal elections to be held on October 19, 2024. Elections Nova Scotia does not administer elections at the municipal level.
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General municipal elections will take place in Nova Scotia on October 19, 2024. The administration of these elections is the responsibility of the municipalities.

Elections Nova Scotia only administrates elections on the provincial level in Nova Scotia and does not administer municipal elections.

If you have questions about municipal elections, you may contact your municipal office or email the Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs municipalelections@novascotia.ca

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Elections Nova Scotia Annual Report 2023-2024

Elections Nova Scotia Annual Report 2023-2024

Media Release: Monday, August 26, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia’s (ENS) Annual Report for the 2023–2024 fiscal year is now posted on the ENS website at electionsnovascotia.ca.

Release date: 
August 26, 2024
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