Vote Safely, Apply for a Write-in Ballot

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Vote Safely, Apply for a Write-in Ballot

Elections Nova Scotia – One way to vote safely in the 41st provincial general election is to apply to vote by mail using a write-in ballot.

Eligible voters in Nova Scotia who wish to vote by write-in ballot, can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca.

Voters can also ask someone they trust who is at least 18 years old to act as their agent to​ help them apply for and return their write-in ballot. Voters can call their returning office if they need assistance with the write-in ballot process. Returning Officers can even make arrangements for a write-in ballot team to visit voters at home if necessary.

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Once a write-in ballot application is approved by Elections Nova Scotia, the voter will be sent a write-in ballot kit with instructions.

It is important for voters to understand the deadlines to return their completed write-in ballot kit so it can be counted. Voters are asked to please allow adequate time to their write-in ballot can be returned by the deadline.

Vote by Mail Deadlines

By Mail Deadline: Saturday, August 7 – 6pm
In Person and by agent:

  • Saturday, August 14 – 6pm (out of district)
  • Tuesday, August 17 – 3pm (in district)
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Write-in ballots are conducted every day except Sunday during hours the returning office is open (Mondays to Saturdays 9 am – 6 pm).

All write-in ballot kits must be returned before the close of voting on election day to be counted, that is, 8 pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Elections Nova Scotia is a non-partisan and independent agency responsible for conducting provincial elections. For more information on the 41st provincial general election, please visit electionsnovascotia.ca, call 1-800-565-1504, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @electionsns.

 

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