Elections Nova Scotia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voting Available on the Holiday Weekend

Media Release: August 4, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Early voting for the Preston by-election is available on the civic holiday weekend. Voters in Preston can vote at the returning office or community poll on Saturday, August 5, from 9 am – 6 pm.

Saturday, August 5, is the last day for the community poll. The community poll is located at 2345 Highway 7, East Preston. It is open for early voting from 9 am – 8 pm on Friday, August 4, and 9 am – 6 pm on Saturday, August 5.

Preston By-election Reminders

Media Release: August 4, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston are reminded that there are extended hours for early voting in the by-election until 8 pm today, Friday August 4, 2023. The returning office and community poll are open today from 9 am – 8 pm.

Write-in Ballot Reminder

Media Release: August 3, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston who have applied to vote by write-in ballot for the by-election are reminded to return their completed ballot to be counted. To count in the by-election, all completed write-in ballots must be received by 8 pm on election day, Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Voters can return their completed write-in ballot in-person to the returning office, 293 Main Street, Dartmouth, or have an agent return it on their behalf.