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 Hants West 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

Ardoise Community Recreation Centre

3 Ardoise School Rd, Ardoise

Brooklyn Civic Centre

995 Highway 215 , Brooklyn

Avondale Community Hall

50 Avondale Cross Rd, Avondale

New Horizon Hall

6943 Highway 215 , Bramber

Centre Burlington Community Hall

3554 Route 215 , Centre Burlington

Glad Tidings Worship Center

5398 Highway 14 , Currys Corner

Ellershouse Community Hall

429 Ellershouse Rd, Ellershouse

Falmouth Community Hall

147 Falmouth Back Rd, Falmouth

Three Mile Plains Community Hall

4474 Highway 1 , Three Mile Plains

Sweets Corner Community Hall

6936 Highway 14 , Sweets Corner

Wellwood Hall

6 Willow St, Hantsport

Summerville and District Fire Hall

59 Summerville Wharf Rd, Summerville

Southwest Hants Fire Society

1884 Highway 14 , Vaughan

West Hants Ground Search & Rescue

821 Highway 1 , Mount Denson

Hants County War Memorial Community Centre

78 Thomas St, Windsor

Gladys M. Manning Retirement Home

38 Manning Dr, Windsor

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

Brian Casey
Liberal

Simon Greenough
NDP

James Omand
Independent

Melissa Sheehy-Richard
PC

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

Brian Casey	Nova Scotia Liberal Party
Simon Greenough	Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
James Omand
Melissa Sheehy-Richard	Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia

Pledge to vote and get a reminder text

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Last name

Email address

Postal code

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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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