Elections Nova Scotia

Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 25, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia maintains a Register of Electors of anyone eligible to vote in a Nova Scotia provincial general election or by-election. The Register is updated regularly and there are several ways to be added to the list. Eligible voters can register any time on-line to ensure they are on the Nova Scotia Registry of Electors.

Meet Retuning Officer Josephine MacDonald - 40 Year of Election Experience in Action

Media Release: April 24. 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – In 1984 when Josephine MacDonald administered her first election as a Returning Officer the process was completely paper based. Forty years later she is still serving as the Returning Officer for Pictou West, but the current by-election will be her first-time administering e-balloting during the early voting period.

The Pictou West Returning Office is Open

Media Release: April 24, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Pictou West. Election day will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024 The returning office for Pictou West is now open for early voting. Eligible voters in the district can cast their ballot early before election day at the returning office.

Notice of Election – Pictou West By-election 2024

Media Release: April 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to elect a member to serve in the House of Assembly for the electoral district of Pictou West. The following days are pursuant to the Elections Act.

Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Listed below are the candidate and party spending limits and reimbursements for the Pictou West by-election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Candidate Nominations Fee Waived for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice has issued a directive that the $200 candidate nomination fee is not required for the Pictou West by-election as part of the nomination process as outlined in the Elections Act.

Secure E-Balloting Will be Used for Early Voting in the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Pictou West. Election day will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024, but voters can cast their ballot before election day at the returning office, advance poll, and remotely by write-in ballot.

Pictou West By-Election Called

Media Release: April 21, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Dorothy Rice, has received an order from the Governor in Council for a by-election in the electoral district of Pictou West. The CEO has issued a writ of election for Pictou West and election day will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Proceedings of the Pictou West By-election

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.

Preston By-election Report

Media Release: February 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nova Scotia, Dorothy Rice, has released the report on the proceedings of the Preston by-election held on August 8, 2023. The report was submitted to the House of Assembly in accordance with Section 163 of the Elections Act.