The municipality runs elections for Mayor and Council, as well as the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial.
On Saturday, October 5, 2019 there will be a special election in HRM District 15, Lower Sackville to fill the vacant Council seat. Advance polling dates will be Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Read the summary of key dates [PDF] and the Frequently Asked Questions.
The list of declared candidates is updated daily.
This election will be entirely electronic. All votes will be cast either online or by telephone. The Advance Polling Period will begin on September 28, 2019, opening online and telephone voting. The advance polling dates and election day will provide physical polling locations for voters. Votes will still be cast electronically, but elections staff will be on hand to provide the technology and support.
Revisions to the List of Electors will begin on August 8, 2019. Between August 8 and October 5, 2019 electors can call 902-490-VOTE (8683) to confirm their information on the List of Electors and make any necessary changes. Electors may also be added to the list if they are not already included. The Elections Office has an online List of Electors search, which can verify if you are on the List of Electors.
Advance Polling Dates:
Saturday, September 28 & Tuesday, October 1 - 12 noon - 8:00 p.m.
Election date:
Saturday, October 5 - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Online voting will begin on Saturday, September 28 at noon and close at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5.