Bring ID When You Vote in the Preston By-election
Bring ID When You Vote in the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 26, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston should bring their Voter Information Card (VIC) and ID with their name and current address when they vote in the by-election. Having a VIC and ID makes voting fast and easy, but these are not necessary to vote.
Eligible voters in Preston can register when they go to vote. If they do not have current ID with their correct name or address, they can take an oath to attest to their eligibility.
Newly Designed Voter Information Cards (VIC) for the Preston By-election
Newly Designed Voter Information Cards (VIC) for the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 25, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Registered voters in the electoral district of Preston received a personal Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail last week with information on where and when to vote in the current by-election.
Elections Nova Scotia has redesigned the VIC to make it more accessible for voters. Each registered voter received a personalized postcard style VIC.
Voting Options for the Preston By-election
Voting Options for the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 24, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – There are a variety of voting options available in the Preston by-election. Election day is Tuesday, August 8, 2023 but voters in Preston can vote early at either the returning office or community poll. Eligible voters in Preston, can also apply on-line to vote by mail or have a write-in ballot team visit them in their home.
The Preston By-election Community Poll Begins Tomorrow
The Preston By-election Community Poll Begins Tomorrow
Media Release: July 21, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – The community poll for the Preston by-election will open tomorrow, Saturday, July 21, at 2345 Highway 7, East Preston. The community poll will run for 2 weeks from Saturday, July 21 to Saturday, August 5. Early voting will be available at the community poll from 9 am – 6 pm Monday to Saturday. There will be extended hours until 8 pm on Thursday, August 3 and Friday August 4. The community poll is closed on Sundays.
First e-Ballots Cast in the Preston By-election
First e-Ballots Cast in the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 21, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Yesterday, July 20, 2023, voters in Preston were able to cast their ballots in the current by-election for the first time on a secure table using Elections Nova Scotia’s new e-Ballot system. 30 votes were cast via e-Ballot yesterday, July 20, between 9 am – 6 pm at the Preston returning office.
Voters in Preston should watch their mailboxes this week for their Voter Information Card (VIC)
Voters in Preston should watch their mailboxes this week for their Voter Information Card (VIC)
Media Release: July 20, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Registered voters in Preston will receive a Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail this week with information and where and when to vote in the by-election.
Elections Nova Scotia has redesigned the VIC to make it more accessible for voters. Each registered voter will receive a personalized postcard style VIC.
E-Balloting Begins in the Preston By-election
E-Balloting Begins in the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 20, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston will cast the first e-Ballots today in Canada. Elections Nova Scotia developed the safe e-Balloting system to facilitate in-person electronic voting at a voting location.
Nominations Closed for the Preston By-election
Nominations Closed for the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 19, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Candidate nominations for the Preston by-election closed at 2pm today, July 19, 2023. The following 5 candidates will be on the ballot:
Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party)
Twila Grosse, Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC)
Colter (C. C.) Simmonds, Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (NSNDP)
Carlo Simmons, Nova Scotia Liberal Party (NSLP)
E-balloting will Begin Tomorrow in the Preston By-election
E-balloting will Begin Tomorrow in the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 19, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – Nominations for the Preston by-election close today, July 19 at 2 pm. Early voting before the close of nominations is done using the write-in ballot format. When nominations are closed, early voting will switch to Elections Nova Scotia’s new secure E-ballot system.
Voter Information Cards (VIC) are in the Mail for the Preston By-election
Voter Information Cards (VIC) are in the Mail for the Preston By-election
Media Release: July 18, 2023
Elections Nova Scotia – All registered voters in the electoral district of Preston will receive a personal Voter Information Card (VIC) in the mail for the current by-election. VICs provide information on where and when to vote. The VICs for the Preston by-election are in the mail now and should arrive in mailboxes later this week.