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The 42nd Nova Scotia general election will be held on or before 15 July 2025 to elect members to the 65th General Assembly of Nova Scotia . During the 2021 election , the Progressive Conservatives included a commitment in their platform to introduce fixed election dates in the province. Under amendments to the provincial Elections Act introduced and passed in October 2021, the first fixed election date following the 2021 Nova Scotia general election is set as 15 July 2025.[ 1] All subsequent elections are supposed to take place on the third Tuesday in July of the fourth calendar year following the previous election, however Premier Tim Houston has recently indicated he may violate his own legislation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/houston-fixed-election-date-politics-1.7232886
Timeline
17 August 2021 – The Progressive Conservative Association , led by Tim Houston , wins the 2021 Nova Scotia general election , the Liberal Party becomes the official opposition, and the New Democratic Party remains at third party status.
23 October 2021 - Anthony Edmonds is elected leader and Jo-Ann Roberts is elected deputy leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia . [ 2]
9 November 2021 – Gary Burrill , leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, announces his resignation, triggering a leadership election for the party.[ 3]
16 December 2021 – Nova Scotians United becomes Nova Scotia's newest registered political party.[ 4]
5 January 2022 – Iain Rankin , leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, announces his resignation, triggering a leadership election for the party.[ 5]
25 June 2022 – Claudia Chender is elected leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[ 6]
9 July 2022 – Zach Churchill is elected leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.[ 7]
30 April 2024 – The Atlantica Party is voluntary deregistered by Elections Nova Scotia .[ 8]
Changes in seats held (2021–Present)
Current standings
Incumbents not running for reelection
The following MLAs announced that they would not run in the next general election:
Progressive Conservative
Candidates by constituency
Legend
bold denotes party leader
† denotes an incumbent who is not running for re-election or was defeated in a nomination contest
Annapolis Valley
South Shore
Fundy-Northeast
Central Halifax
Suburban Halifax
Dartmouth/Cole Harbour/Eastern Shore
Central Nova
Cape Breton
Opinion polls
Voting intentions in Nova Scotia since the 2021 election
Polling firm
Dates conducted
Link
PC
Liberal
NDP
Green
Others
Margin of error
Sample size
Polling method
Lead
Narrative Research
7–29 May 2024
[ p 1]
50
23
22
3
2
±4.9%
400
Telephone
27
Narrative Research
6–17 Feb 2024
[ p 2]
49
25
20
5
1
±4.9%
400
Telephone
24
Narrative Research
1–21 Nov 2023
[ p 3]
52
21
22
3
1
±4.9%
400
Telephone
30
Narrative Research
1–14 Aug 2023
[ p 4]
47
23
24
4
2
±4.9%
400
Telephone
23
Narrative Research
3–16 May 2023
[ p 5]
39
31
24
5
1
±4.9%
400
Telephone
8
Narrative Research
8–23 Feb 2023
[ p 6]
46
25
24
4
2
±4.6%
450
Telephone
21
Narrative Research
2–28 Nov 2022
[ p 7]
42
27
25
5
1
±4.0%
605
Telephone
15
Narrative Research
4–23 Aug 2022
[ p 8]
43
30
22
4
1
±4.0%
585
Telephone
13
Angus Reid
7–13 Jun 2022
[ p 9]
46
21
27
3
2
±5.0%
330
Online
24
Narrative Research
3–22 May 2022
[ p 10]
42
27
25
4
1
±5.0%
380
Telephone
15
Abacus Data
14–21 Apr 2022
[ p 11]
39
31
23
N/A
7
±4.4%
500
Online
8
Angus Reid
10–15 Mar 2022
[ p 12]
47
25
22
2
5
±5.0%
366
Online
22
Narrative Research
8–23 Feb 2022
[ p 13]
44
27
20
6
2
±4.9%
396
Telephone
17
Angus Reid
7–12 Jan 2022
[ p 14]
38
28
26
1
6
±6.0%
320
Online
10
MQO Research
14–24 Nov 2021
[ p 15]
41
23
27
5
3
±4.9%
400
Telephone
14
Narrative Research
4–21 Nov 2021
[ p 16]
42
26
24
5
3
±4.2%
557
Telephone
16
Angus Reid
29 Sep – 3 Oct 2021
[ p 17]
39
21
32
4
5
N/A
264
Online
7
2021 general election
17 Aug 2021
[ p 18]
38.43
36.67
20.94
2.14
1.41
—
422,754
—
1.76
Polling firm
Dates conducted
Link
Others
Margin of error
Sample size
Polling method
Lead
PC
Liberal
NDP
Green
References
^ Laroche, Jean (13 October 2021). "N.S. government sets third Tuesday in July as new fixed date for elections every 4 years" . CBC Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021 .
^ Grant, Taryn (23 October 2021). "Anthony Edmonds elected leader of N.S. Green Party" . CBC Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022 .
^ Burrill, Gary [@GaryBurrill] (9 November 2021). "One of the most important parts of leadership is knowing when the time has come for renewal, and knowing when to bring your own leadership to a conclusion. In my judgement, this is that time. (1/3)" (Tweet ). Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via Twitter .
^ "New Registered Political Party In Nova Scotia" . Elections Nova Scotia. 16 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021 .
^ Gorman, Michael (5 January 2022). "Iain Rankin to step down as N.S. Liberal Party leader" . CBC Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022 .
^ Gorman, Michael (25 June 2022). "Claudia Chender officially at helm of Nova Scotia NDP" . CBC Nova Scotia . Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022 .
^ Laroche, Jean [@larochecbc] (9 July 2022). "Former Ed minister Zack Churchill is the new @LiberalPartyNS leader" (Tweet ). Retrieved 9 July 2022 – via Twitter .
^ Rickard, Kelli (15 March 2024). "Atlantica Party ending" . CJLS-FM . Acadia Broadcasting . Retrieved 17 March 2024 .
^ "Archived copy" . Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023 .{{cite web }}
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^ Cuthbertson, Richard; Gorman, Michael (22 February 2024). "N.S. Liberal MLA Brendan Maguire joining PCs, named minister of community services" . CBC Nova Scotia . Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024 .
^ "By-election Pending in Pictou West" . Elections Nova Scotia . Retrieved 16 April 2024 .
^ "Nova Scotia Legislature" . Nova Scotia Legislature . Archived from the original on 20 August 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021 .
^ Gorman, Michael (9 March 2023). "Keith Bain to remain as Speaker during spring session of N.S. legislature" . CBC News . Retrieved 11 April 2024 .
^ Laroche, Jean (13 September 2023). "Cabinet ministers Pat Dunn and Steve Craig won't seek re-election" . CBC Nova Scotia . Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
^ Laroche, Jean (13 September 2023). "Cabinet ministers Pat Dunn and Steve Craig won't seek re-election" . CBC Nova Scotia . Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
^ a b "Candidates" . Green Party of Nova Scotia . Retrieved 11 April 2024 .
^ "This meeting is to officially nominate Brian Casey as the Candidate in Hants West" . Facebook . Hants West Liberal Association. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2024 .
^ "John Lohr to represent Progressive Conservatives in Kings North" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024 .
^ "Chris Palmer to represent Progressive Conservatives in Kings West" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024 .
^ "Lorelei Murphy Nominated as Liberal Candidate for Argyle" . Liberal Party of Nova Scotia . 28 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024 .
^ "Barkhouse nominated as the PC candidate for Chester-St. Margaret's" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024 .
^ "Kim Masland to represent Progressive Conservatives in Queens" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024 .
^ a b "Candidates and Official Agents" . Elections Nova Scotia . Retrieved 11 April 2024 .
^ "Dave Ritcey to represent Progressive Conservatives in Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024 .
^ "Patricia Arab to Re-Offer for Liberals in Fairview-Clayton Park" . Nova Scotia Liberal Party . 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024 .
^ "Gerard Bray Nominated as Liberal Candidate for Halifax Chebucto" . Liberal Party of Nova Scotia . 7 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024 .
^ "Braedon Clark to Re-Offer for Liberals in Bedford South" . Nova Scotia Liberal Party . 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024 .
^ "Brad Johns to represent Progressive Conservatives in Sackville-Uniacke" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024 .
^ "Brian Wong to represent Progressive Conservatives in Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 6 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024 .
^ "Tim Halman to represent Progressive Conservatives in Dartmouth East" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024 .
^ Gorman, Michael (9 June 2024). "Nova Scotia's next provincial election is scheduled for 2025, but parties are lining up candidates now" . CBC News . Retrieved 9 June 2024 .
^ "Kent Smith is the Progressive Conservative Candidate for Eastern Shore" . Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia . 11 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024 .
^ "Bobby Taylor Preston Candidate" . Facebook . Nova Scotians United . 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024 .
^ "Tim Houston reoffering in Pictou East" . SaltWire . SaltWire Network . 6 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024 .
Opinion poll sources
Most recent Future elections Lists Electoral districts System