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 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

Royal Canadian Legion Br

111 TRAINING AREA-42 Mill Village Rd, Shubenacadie

Riverview United Church Hall

760 Trunk 2 , Elmsdale

Rawdon Gold Mines Community Hall

2886 Highway 14 , Rawdon Gold Mines

Kennetcook Firehall

32 Martin Walsh Rd, Kennetcook

East Gore Community Hall

7 Barr Settlement Rd, East Gore

South Rawdon Baptist Church

22 Crossroad no 3 Rd, South Rawdon

Noel & District Volunteer Fire Department

1639 Burntcoat Rd, Noel

Walton Shore Fire Hall

4281 Walton Bridge Rd, Walton

Elmsdale Fire Hall

720 Trunk 2 , Elmsdale

Enfield Volunteer Fire Dept.

273 Highway 2 , Enfield

Royal Canadian Legion Branch

133 50 Old Enfield Rd, Enfield

Maitland Firehall

8802 Shore Rd, Maitland

Nine Mile River Community Hall

7160 Trunk 14 , Nine Mile River

Milford Recreation Hall

2288 Highway 2 , Milford

Indian Brook Community Centre and Gym

185 Sesame St, Indian Brook 14

East Hants Sportsplex

1076 Highway 2 , Lantz

Rainbow Hall

60 Old Highway 354 , North Noel Road

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

Abby Cameron
NDP

John A. MacDonald
PC

Shannon MacWilliam
Liberal

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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Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

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Plan to go vote with a friend

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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

Abby Cameron	Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
John A. MacDonald	Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
Shannon MacWilliam	Nova Scotia Liberal Party

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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