This is a page from the 2024 Nova Scotia general election.

How to vote in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election

We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!

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Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (November 26)

I've lived in Nova Scotia for at least 6 months before October 27

You can vote in the Pictou East election!

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When and where will you vote?

Voting is over for this election. The options below are no longer available and are here only for demonstration purposes.

On election day, Nov 26

At your designated polling place

Choose

When: Tuesday, November 26, from 8am to 8pm

Step 1: Use Elections Nova Scotia's Where Do I Vote tool to find your election day polling place:

Elections Nova Scotia's tool

Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:

Your polling place

Linacy Fire Hall

6735 Trunk 4 , Linacy

Lismore Community Centre

4699 Sunrise Trail, Lismore

Merigomish School House Community Center

1682 Shore Rd, Merigomish

Little Harbour Community Cente

4892 Route 289 , Little Harbour

Garden of Eden Community Centre

28 Garden of Eden Church Loop, Garden of Eden

Bridgeville Community Club

21 Elgin Rd, Bridgeville

Thorburn Fire Hall

738 Marsh Rd, Thorburn

First Presbyterian Church

4622 Highway 374 , Hopewell

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

6535 Piktuk Lnuekati Awti Rd, Fishers Grant 24

IOOF Moore Lodge

17 Hall 492 Thorburn Rd, Thorburn

Pictou Landing Fire Station

5761 Highway 348 , Pictou Landing

Plymouth Fire Dept

4667 Route 348 , Plymouth

Riverton Community Hall

5678 Highway 374 , Riverton

Springville Church and Community Hall

2560 East River East Side Rd, Springville

Town of Westville Civic Gym

2042 Queen St, Westville

St. Andrew's Prebyterian Church Hall

2011 Church St, Westville

Salvation Army Citadel

1784 Route 289 , Westville

Plan a time to vote:

Other options for voting

Returning offices: You can vote at any returning office in the province before election day, or at the returning office in your own electoral district on election day. You can find your returning office here.

Community polls: You can vote at any community poll anywhere in the province. You can find community polls here.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Compare the party platforms

See the platforms

Step 2: Review the candidate profiles

See your candidates

Step 3: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

Compare the party platforms

See your candidates

Tim Houston
PC

Stephanie Quinn
Liberal

Vernon Theriault
NDP

Your pick for MLA

Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.

Your choice

Are your friends voting?

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Tell your friends that you're a voter

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it. And all most people need to go out and vote is a little push from a friend!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

If you're already registered, you don't need ID to vote.

If you're not sure if you're registered, bring ID anyways.
If you were registered under an old name or address (usually because you've moved or updated your name since), you will need ID.

Otherwise, you'll need to bring one of the following:

Your Nova Scotia Driver's License with your current address.

Your Nova Scotia Identification Card with your current address.

Your Certificate of Indian Status Card.

Two documents, both with your name and at least one with your current address.

If you don't have ID, you can take an oath instead.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

Voter Information Card
Letter of Confirmation
University/college/school Student Card, admissions letter, or statement of tuition fees
Health card
Canadian passport
Canadian citizenship card
Canadian Forces ID
Birth certificate
Social Insurance card
Old Age Security card
Vehicle or residence insurance policy
Vehicle registration
Personalized cheque printed by bank
Credit card
Library card
Hospital bracelet (worn by patient in hospital)
Statement of account (telephone, power bill, credit card)
Statement of benefits (Canadian Pension, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance)

Your pick for MLA

Tim Houston	Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
Stephanie Quinn	Nova Scotia Liberal Party
Vernon Theriault	Nova Scotia New Democratic Party

Pledge to vote and get a reminder text

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Email address

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Your voting date, polling place, and phone number will be sent to and stored on servers operated by VoteMate.org, the free and independent voter info website that powers this tool; as well as systems operated by our SMS provider, Twilio.

Are you interested in volunteering opportunities?

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