This is a page from the 2024 Nova Scotia general election.
How to vote in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election
How to vote in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election
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We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
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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?
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You can vote in the Cumberland North 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
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:
YMCA of Cumberland
92 Church St, Amherst
Trinity St. Stephen's United Church
20 Havelock St, Amherst
Amherst
50+ Club 52 Croft St, Amherst
Amherst Legion
47 Laplanche St, Amherst
Amherst Lions Club
5 Electric St, Amherst
Travel Lodge
1539 Southampton Rd, West Amherst
Truemanville Fire Department
2389 Highway 6 , Truemanville
Northport Community Centre Organization
7508 Highway 366 , Northport
Linden Community Hall
6227 Trunk 6 , Linden
Royal Canadian Legion
10778 Durham St, Pugwash
Wallace Community Hall
13922 Trunk 6 , Wallace
Tidnish Community Hall
4358 Route 366 , Tidnish Cross Roads
Malagash Hall
1-1926 North Shore Rd, Malagash Mine
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?
Tyson Boyd
NDP
NDP
Kurt Ditner
Liberal
Liberal
Bill Dowe
PC
PC
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin
Independent
Independent
Your pick for MLA
Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.
Your choice
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Your plan to vote
How
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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
| Tyson Boyd | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
| Kurt Ditner | Nova Scotia Liberal Party |
| Bill Dowe | Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia |
| Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin |
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