Elections Nova Scotia

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.

Elections Nova Scotia – Statement

August 3, 2023

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dorothy Rice issued an Order to the Nova Scotia Liberal Party on August 1, 2023. That Order required the Liberal Party and their candidate for the Preston electoral district by-election, Carlo Simmons, to, by 12 am August 3, 2023, remove all signs and cease distribution of any campaign materials which do not accurately reflect the facts involving a potential C&D processing facility in the Preston community.

Extended hours for Early Voting in the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 3, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The Preston by-election has extended hours for early voting until 8 pm today Thursday August 3 and tomorrow Friday August 4, 2023. The returning office and community poll are both open today and tomorrow from 9 am – 8 pm. Extended hours provides more time for voters in Preston to take advantage of early voting.

Voters in Preston are Reminded to Bring Their VIC When They Vote

Media Release: August 2, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – All registered voters in Preston should have received a personalized voter information card (VIC) in the mail for the current by-election. VICs include information on the where and when to vote. Voters in Preston should remember to bring their VIC and ID when they vote.

One Week Remaining in the Preston By-election

Media Release: August 1, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – There is just one week remaining in the Preston by-election. Election day is Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of early voting options available at a returning office and community poll.

Preston By-election Voting Information

Media Release: July 31, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Election day for the Preston by-election is Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Voters in Preston can vote before election day at either the returning office or community poll.

Early voting is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, at the Preston returning office at 293 Main Street. Early voting is also available from Saturday, July 22 to Saturday July 5 at the community poll at 2345 Highway 7, East Preston. There is no voting on Sundays.

Deadline Tomorrow to Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 28, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – There is one day remaining for voters in Preston to apply on-line to vote by mail using a write-in ballot for the current by-election.

Eligible voters in Preston who wish to vote by mail using a write-in ballot can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca. The on-line application tool will be available until 6 pm tomorrow, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Preston Voters Say e-Ballot is Fast and Easy to Use

Media Release: July 27, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Voters in Preston having been casting their votes early for a full week using Elections Nova Scotia’s new secure e-Ballot system. Voter feedback has been overwhelmingly positive showing that e-Ballot is fast, efficient, and simple to use. The Preston by-election is the first use of e-Ballot in Canada.

When asked about their e-ballot voting experience, the following Preston voters had positive responses.

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.