Voting Procedures
This year’s election will be entirely paperless, with voting available only by phone or online. The advance voting period begins on October 10 at 8 a.m. and ends on October 19 at 7 p.m. You can vote at any time during this period.
Voters listed on the List of Electors will receive their voting instructions and unique PIN by mail in late September or early October. If you are eligible to vote but haven’t received your instructions by October 10, please contact the Returning Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-521-0016.
If you added your name to the List of Electors or changed your mailing address after September 6, you will not receive voting instructions by mail. In this case, please contact the Returning Officer or visit the Voter Help Desk at Town Hall to get your instructions.
If you will be out of town and do not have your voting instructions, you can contact the Returning Officer via phone or email to receive your unique PIN and voting details.
Not on the List of Electors but Eligible to Vote?
If you are eligible to vote but are not on the List of Electors, you can still vote. Just contact the Returning Officer or visit the Voter Help Desk during the voting period to receive your voting instructions.
How to Vote
Your voting instructions will provide two options for casting your vote:
- A website for online voting, or
- A toll-free number (1-800) for voting by phone.
You can choose either option—whichever is more convenient for you. These details are provided only to eligible voters, so please do not share them. Along with your instructions, you will receive a unique 12-digit PIN and will need to enter your date of birth for verification.
Once you have entered your PIN and birthdate, you will be able to vote for one mayoral candidate and up to six councillors. You can choose to vote for fewer councillors if you prefer.
Troubleshooting Common Voting Issues
- Double-check that you’ve entered your PIN correctly.
- Ensure your birthdate is entered in the correct format: MM/DD/YYYY. For online voting, include any required dashes or slashes.
If you’re still having trouble, contact the Voter Helpline or visit the Voter Help Desk.
Voter Helpline and Support
If you need assistance, contact the Voter Helpline:
- Phone: 902-521-0016 or 902-521-6407
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Voter Help Desk will be available at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Please note that the Help Desk will be closed on Monday, October 14, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Voting Eligibility
To vote in the municipal election, you must meet the following requirements:
- Residency: You must have been a resident of Nova Scotia for at least six months before the first advance polling day, and a resident of the Town of Lunenburg immediately before the first advance polling day.
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old on the first advance polling day.
- Citizenship: You must be a Canadian citizen on the first advance polling day.
In addition to meeting these criteria, you must not be disqualified from voting. Disqualification applies if:
- You are serving a sentence in a penal or reform institution; or
- You have been convicted of bribery under the Municipal Elections Act within six years of the election day.
Student Voters
If you are a student, you are considered a resident either where your family home is located or where you are attending school, but not both. You can only vote in one municipal election in Nova Scotia.