Elections Nova Scotia

Campaign Signage and Election Advertising - Pictou West By-election

Campaign Signage and Election Advertising

Media Release: April 26, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Now that the Pictou West by-election is underway in Nova Scotia, people will see campaign signs or be asked to place a sign on their property.

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April 26, 2024
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Voters in Pictou West Can Apply On-line for a Write-in Ballot

Voters in Pictou West Can Apply On-line for a Write-in Ballot

Media Release: April 25, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Pictou West 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 Pictou West can call the returning office at 1-888-575-8901 to have an application sent to them.

Release date: 
April 25, 2024
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Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register for the Pictou West By-election

Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 25, 2024

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.

Release date: 
April 25, 2024
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Meet Retuning Officer Josephine MacDonald - 40 Year of Election Experience in Action

Meet Retuning Officer Josephine MacDonald - 40 Year of Election Experience in Action

Media Release: April 24. 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – In 1984 when Josephine MacDonald administered her first election as a Returning Officer the process was completely paper based. Forty years later she is still serving as the Returning Officer for Pictou West, but the current by-election will be her first-time administering e-balloting during the early voting period.

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April 24, 2024
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The Pictou West Returning Office is Open

The Pictou West Returning Office is Open

Media Release: April 24, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Pictou West. Election day will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024 The returning office for Pictou West is now open for early voting. Eligible voters in the district can cast their ballot early before election day at the returning office.

Release date: 
April 24, 2024
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Notice of Election – Pictou West By-election 2024

Notice of Election – Pictou West By-election 2024

Media Release: April 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to elect a member to serve in the House of Assembly for the electoral district of Pictou West. The following days are pursuant to the Elections Act.

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April 23, 2024
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Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Pictou West By-election

Candidate and Party Spending Limits for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 23, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Listed below are the candidate and party spending limits and reimbursements for the Pictou West by-election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Release date: 
April 23, 2024
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Candidate Nominations Fee Waived for the Pictou West By-election

Candidate Nominations Fee Waived for the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice has issued a directive that the $200 candidate nomination fee is not required for the Pictou West by-election as part of the nomination process as outlined in the Elections Act.

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April 22, 2024
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Secure E-Balloting Will be Used for Early Voting in the Pictou West By-election

Secure E-Balloting Will be Used for Early Voting in the Pictou West By-election

Media Release: April 22, 2024

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway in the electoral district of Pictou West. Election day will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024, but voters can cast their ballot before election day at the returning office, advance poll, and remotely by write-in ballot.

Release date: 
April 22, 2024
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Pictou West By-Election Called

Pictou West By-Election Called

Media Release: April 21, 2024

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 Pictou West. The CEO has issued a writ of election for Pictou West and election day will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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April 21, 2024
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