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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Not in Yarmouth? Change district.

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 Yarmouth 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

New Heights Baptist Church

10184 Trunk 3 , Arcadia

Melbourne Community Centre

741 Melbourne Rd, Melbourne

Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church

827 Brazil Lake Rd, Brazil Lake

Brooklyn Bright Light Seniors Community Hall

200 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn

Greenville Community Centre

712 Greenville Rd, Greenville

Lake Vaughan Fire Hall

378 Raynardton Rd, Tusket Falls

Hebron Baptist Church

21 Hillside Dr, Hebron

Carleton & District Fire Hall

20 Route 203 , Carleton

Faith Memorial United Baptist Church

401 Route 304 , Overton

Lakes & District Fire Hall

1801 Lake George Rd, Lake George

Valley and District Fire Hall

2353 Route 340 , Deerfield

Chegoggin Baptist Church

46 Peterson Rd, North Chegoggin

Bay Shore Community Club

672 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke

Port Maitland Fire Hall

3310 Main Shore Rd, Port Maitland

Holy Trinity Hall

61 William St, Yarmouth

Marian Hall

65 Green St, Yarmouth

Yarmouth Fire Department

221 Pleasant St, Yarmouth

HOPE Centre

18 Bond St, Yarmouth

Salvation Army Community Church

103 Brunswick St, Yarmouth

NSCC Burridge Campus

372 Pleasant St, Yarmouth

Rose Purdy Recreation and Community Centre

15 Burbine St, Yarmouth 33

Bazil Lake Wesleyan Church

827 Brazil Lake Rd, Brazil Lake

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

Zach Churchill
Liberal

Nick Hilton
PC

Adam Randall
Green

Gillian Rowley
NDP

Your pick for MLA

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

Your choice

Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

If they don't have a plan, or don't know their options, tell them to visit vote.NewMajority.ca!

Plan to go vote with a friend

Voting's a lot more fun with a friend!

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

Zach Churchill	Nova Scotia Liberal Party
Nick Hilton	Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
Adam Randall	Green Party of Nova Scotia
Gillian Rowley	Nova Scotia New Democratic Party

Pledge to vote and get a reminder text

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Last name

Email address

Postal code

Phone number

Text me a reminder to vote

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?

Yes, I'd love to volunteer!

By signing this form, you consent to being contacted by email and phone from New Majority.

Thank you for being a voter! We're excited to see you at the polls.

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