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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You can vote in the Chester-St. Margaret's 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:
Blandford Community Centre
30 Firehall Rd, Blandford
Tancook Island Recreation Centre
39 School Rd, Big Tancook Island
Bonny Lea Farm
5 Collicutt Rd, Windsor Road
Black Point Community Centre
8579 St Margarets Bay Rd, Black Point
Little Red School House - Canaan
732 Canaan Rd, Canaan
St. Stephen's Anglican Parish
54 Regent St, Chester
Western Shore Legion
6582 Highway 3 , Western Shore
New Ross Fire Hall
4929 Highway 12 , New Ross
Hubbards Lions Club
21 Lions Club Rd, Fox Point
RCL St Margaret's Bay Br#
116 11169 Peggys Cove Rd, Seabright
St. Luke's United Church Hall
5374 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon
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?
Danielle Barkhouse
PC
PC
Brendan Mosher
NDP
NDP
Laura Mulrooney
Liberal
Liberal
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
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When
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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
| Danielle Barkhouse | Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia |
| Brendan Mosher | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
| Laura Mulrooney | Nova Scotia Liberal Party |
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