Elections Nova Scotia

Financial Reporting Deadlines for the Preston By-election

Financial Reporting Deadlines and Updated Spending Limits for the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 9, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia reminds candidates, registered political parties, and third party advertisers from the Preston by-election held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, that financial reports are due in the weeks and months ahead. All reports must be sent the Chief Electoral Officer.

Candidate tax receipts are due 30 days after election day, September 7, 2023.

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August 9, 2023
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Official Addition Tomorrow

Official Addition Tomorrow

Media Release: August 9, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The official addition for the Preston by-election will begin tomorrow, Thursday August 10 at 10:00 am, at the returning office.

The deadline for application to a judge for a recount is four days after the official addition, Monday, August 14, 2023.

Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections.

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August 9, 2023
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Unofficial Results for the Preston By-election

Unofficial Results for the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the Preston By-election. The following indicates the number of votes received by each nominated candidate:

Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) - 101

Twila Grosse, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) – 1,950

Colter (C.C.) Simmonds, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP) – 1,145

Carlo Simmons, Nova Scotia Liberal Party (NSLP) – 1,021

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August 8, 2023
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Voting is Closed for Preston By-election

Voting is Closed for Preston By-election

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – All voting for the Preston By-election is now closed.

follow this link for the live feed results , which are available on the ENS website.

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August 8, 2023
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Preston By-election Update

Preston By-election Update

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Most election day voting for the Preston by-election is now closed. One voting location, the St. Thomas More Church, 15 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, had delayed opening and voting at this location will be extended by 30 minutes until 8:30 pm.

A live feed for results will be available on the ENS website when all polls are closed.

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August 8, 2023
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Preston By-election Write-in Ballot Reminder

Write-in Ballot Reminder

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters who have applied to vote by write-in ballot in the Preston by-election are reminded to return their completed write-in ballot before the close of polls tonight at 8 pm.

To be accepted in the by-election, all completed write-in ballots must be received by 8 pm tonight, Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

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August 8, 2023
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Delayed Opening – St. Thomas More Church

Delayed Opening – St. Thomas More Church

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – One election day voting location for the Preston by-election has reported a delayed opening. The St. Thomas More Church, 15 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, was not able to open for voting by 8 am this morning. It is open now and voting at this location will be extended by 30 minutes today until 8:30 pm.

Today, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, is election day in the electoral district of Preston.

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August 8, 2023
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Election Day Voting has Begun for the Preston By-election

Election Day Voting has Begun for the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 8, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Today, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, is election day in the electoral district of Preston. Election day polls are open from 8 am – 8 pm.

To be eligible to vote in the Preston by-election voters must be 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, reside in Preston, and have lived in Nova Scotia since January 7, 2023.

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August 8, 2023
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Tomorrow is Election Day in Preston

Tomorrow is Election Day in Preston

Media Release: August 7, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, is election day in the electoral district of Preston. All election day polls and the returning office will be open for voting from 8 am – 8 pm.

Eligible voters in the Preston by-election must be 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, reside in Preston, and have lived in Nova Scotia since January 7, 2023.

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August 7, 2023
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Early Voting Available Today for the Preston By-election

Early Voting Available Today for the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 7, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Early voting for the Preston by-election is open today on the civic holiday, Monday, August 7 from 9 am – 6 pm. Voters can cast their ballot today on the civic holiday at any returning office at 293 Main Street in Dartmouth. This is the last opportunity for voters in Preston to cast their ballot early in the by-election.

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August 7, 2023
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