Candidate information guide
Interested in running in the 2024 Town of Lunenburg Election? Download the 2024 Candidate Information Guide to learn more about how to put your name forward as a candidate:
pdf Candidate Information Guide (4.50 MB)
Becoming a candidate in the municipal election
Candidate requirements:
- To run as a candidate, you must be:
- 18 years of age at the time of nomination;
- A Canadian citizen; and
- Ordinarily resident, which means you must have lived in the Town of Lunenburg for six months before nomination day (March 10, 2024) and continue to live there.
Preparing for nomination
Campaigning: There are no rules on when candidates can start campaigning, but remember, you’re not officially nominated until your papers are successfully filed.
Nomination Papers: Candidates can only file their nomination papers between Aug. 29 and Sept. 10 during regular business hours (8:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays). This requires making an appointment with the returning officer. Walk-in appointments will only be accepted on Sept.10. Sept. 10 is the last day to file your nomination papers.
Collecting Contributions: You can start collecting contributions after you have either declared yourself as your official agent or appointed someone as your official agent. This can be done even before filing your nomination papers by making an appointment with the returning officer.
Make an Appointment: To make an appointment with the returning officer, contact Kayla Byrne at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-634-4410 x 240.
Filing your nomination papers
Beginning Aug. 19, 2024, contact the Returning Officer (902-634-4410 x 240 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to make an in-person appointment to file your nomination papers.
Appointments will be available during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) between Aug. 29 and Sept. 9, 2024.
Walk-in appointments will be accepted on Sept. 10 during regular business hours. This is the final day to file nomination papers to run in the 2024 Election.
Nomination forms are available in-person at your appointment or you can view them online here: pdf All Candidate Forms (274 KB)
Making your candidacy official checklist
All candidate forms must be completed and submitted to the Returning Officer by nomination day (Sept. 10, 2024).
□ Make an in-person appointment to file your nomination.
□ Have valid photo identification.
□ Have a Certificate of Taxes and Liens.
□ Have all relevant completed forms completed, including having five qualified electors sign your nomination paper (FORM 11).
□ Have a $200 filing fee/deposit.
Once you file your nomination paper, your candidacy information becomes public.
Important dates
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Date |
Event |
What does it mean? |
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Aug. 29 – Sept. 9, 2024 |
Nomination appointments |
Candidates may make an appointment with the Returning Officer to file their official nomination papers. |
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Sept. 10, 2024 |
Nomination Day |
Last day to file nomination papers. |
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Sept. 11 |
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Final day that candidates can make changes to their nomination information or withdraw from the election. |
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Oct. 10, 2024 – Oct. 18, 2024 |
Advance voting |
During advance polling days, residents can vote electronically at any time. |
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Oct. 19, 2024 |
Election day (ordinary polling day) |
The last day for residents to vote. Voting closes at 7 p.m. |
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Oct. 26, 2024 |
Affidavit of Removal of Signs and Destruction of List of Electors due |
Affidavit of Removal of Signs and Destruction of List of Electors, Form 12, is due to the Clerk. This document confirms that all advertising has been removed and all copies of the lists of electors have been destroyed |
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Oct. 29, 2024 |
Last day for application for a recount |
This is the deadline to apply for a recount. |
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Dec. 19, 2024 |
Campaign finance disclosure form due |
The Statement of Campaign Contributions is due. |
Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) elections
Under the Education (CSAP) Act [s. 46 (1)], a candidate can be elected as a school board member if they meet the following criteria:
- They are a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old at the time of nomination.
- They have lived in the school region for at least 6 months before nomination day and continue to live there.
- They are not disqualified under the Education (CSAP) Act.
In addition to the general qualifications, a CSAP candidate must be an “entitled parent” or “entitled person” as defined in sections 3 (1)(h), (i), and (t) of the Education (CSAP) Act.
For nomination packages and more information about the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) elections, please contact the South Shore CSAP Returning Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (902) 527-8151. Nominations for the CSAP election must be submitted by September 10.