Elections Nova Scotia

The 2023-2024 fiscal year activity focused on executing ENS’s strategic plan and the delivery of one by-election. Over the twelve-month period, ENS worked steadily on election readiness programs planned for the 42nd provincial general election, scheduled for July 15, 2025. The ability to plan for a fixed date election has allowed us to optimize logistics, voter education and awareness, and outreach to traditionally underserved communities in more strategic ways.

The 2023-2024 annual report includes independently audited financial statements.

Elections Nova Scotia Publishes an Interpretation Circular on Section 307 of the Elections Act

Media Release: July 8, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – On June 14, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice released the response to the judicial review findings by Justice Arnold regarding the CEO’s decision on election advertising by the Liberal candidate during the Preston by-election. Ms. Rice accepted the findings and stated that Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) would carefully review the ruling and apply it going forward.

Pictou West By-election Report

Media Release: July 5, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nova Scotia, Dorothy Rice, has released the report on the proceedings of the Pictou West by-election held on May 21, 2024. The report was submitted to the House of Assembly in accordance with Section 163 of the Elections Act.

2023 Political Donations Annual Report

Media Release: Monday, June 24, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) has published the Political Donations Annual Report for 2023, in accordance with Sections 240 and 251 of the Elections Act (the Act).

Response to Judicial Review Finding by Justice Arnold

Media Release: Friday, June 14, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The following is Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice’s response to the judicial review findings released by Justice Arnold regarding the CEO’s decision on elections advertising by the Liberal candidate during the Preston by-election.

Pictou West By-election Official Addition

Media Release: May 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Official addition results for the Pictou West by-election are now on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca).

Marco MacLeod, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) has been confirmed as the winner for the Pictou West by-election

The final vote count for each candidate is as follows:

Clare Brett, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 82

Financial Reporting Deadlines for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia reminds candidates, registered political parties, and third party advertisers from the Pictou West by-election held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, that financial reports are due in the weeks and months ahead. All reports must be sent the Chief Electoral Officer.

Candidate tax receipts are due 30 days after election day, June 20, 2024.

Official Addition Tomorrow

Media Release: May 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The official addition for the Pictou West by-election will begin tomorrow, Thursday May 23 at 10:00 am, at the returning office.

The deadline for application to a judge for a recount is four days after the official addition, Monday, May 27, 2024.

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Unofficial Results for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the Pictou West By-election. The following indicates the number of votes received by each nominated candidate:

Clare Brett, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party)- 82

Melinda MacKenzie, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP) - 949

Marco MacLeod, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) – 4,159

Voting is Closed for Pictou West By-election

Media Release: May 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – All voting for the Pictou West By-election is now closed.

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