Elections Nova Scotia

Voters in Preston Can Apply On-line for a Write-in Ballot

Media Release: July 11, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston can apply on-line to vote by mail using a write-in ballot in the current by-election. The online application for a write-in ballot kit is available on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca) or voters in Preston can call the returning office at 1-888-503-5835 to have an application sent to them.

Secure E-balloting Will be Used for Early Voting in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 11, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Preston. Election day will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023, but voters can cast their ballot before election day at the returning office, community poll, and remotely by write-in ballot.

Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 11, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia maintains a Register of Electors of anyone eligible to vote in a Nova Scotia provincial general election or by-election. The Register is updated regularly and there are several ways to be added to the list. Eligible voters can register any time on-line to ensure they are on the Nova Scotia Registry of Electors.

Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 10, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Listed below are the candidate and party spending limits and reimbursements for the Preston by-election to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

The Preston Returning Office is Open

Media Release: July 10, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Preston. Election day will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The returning office for Preston is now open for early voting. Eligible voters in the district can cast their ballot early before election day at the returning office.

Preston By-Election Called

Media Release: July 7, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Dorothy Rice, has received an order from the Governor in Council for a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The CEO has issued a writ of election for Preston and election day will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Registered Party Audited Financial Statements

Media Release: May 10, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The 2022 annual audited financial statements for the six registered political parties in Nova Scotia have been posted on the Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) websites at electionsnovascotia.ca.

The Elections Act requires registered political parties in Nova Scotia to submit an independently audited financial statement to ENS annually by April 30th.

Preparing for the Preston By-election

Media Release: Monday, May 1, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.

Preparing for the Preston By-election - Campaign Access to Multi-unit Buildings

Media Release: Friday, April 28, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.

Preparing for the Preston By-election - Election Signage and Third-Party Advertising

Media Release: Friday, April 28, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia is preparing to deliver a by-election in the electoral district of Preston. The previous Member of the House of Assembly for Preston resigned effective April 1, 2023. According to the House of Assembly Act, a writ must be issued for a by-election six months from the date the vacancy occurred.