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How to vote in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election

How to vote in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election

  1. We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
  2. 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 Preston 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
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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:
Centennial Canadian Legion
703 Highway 7 , Westphal
Graham Creighton Junior High School
72 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook
Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church
17 Peter Crt, Mineville
Lake Echo Community Center
3168 Highway 7 , Lake Echo
North Preston Recreation Centre
44 Simmonds Rd, North Preston
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Other options for voting

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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

Step 2: Review the candidate profiles

Step 3: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

Andre Anderson
Green
Twila Grosse
PC
Colter (C.C.) Simmonds
NDP
Carlo Simmons
Liberal

Your pick for MLA

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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
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  • 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

Andre Anderson Green Party of Nova Scotia
Twila Grosse Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
Colter (C.C.) Simmonds Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Carlo Simmons Nova Scotia Liberal Party

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