And the candidates are…

Nova Scotia is shaping up to be a crucial battleground province for the upcoming elections, with key issues like the economy, affordability, health care, and housing at the forefront of voters’ minds. With trade ties to the U.S., Nova Scotians are feeling the pressure and uncertainty, especially with the current global economic climate.

In Nova Scotia, there are 11 seats up for grabs, and the final list of candidates in the running has been announced. Let’s take a closer look at the candidates vying for these seats in different ridings across the province:

**Acadie—Annapolis (formerly West Nova)**
– Chris d’Entremont, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Ingrid Deon, New Democratic Party
– Ronnie LeBlanc, Liberal Party of Canada
– Matthew Piggott, Green Party of Canada
– James Strange, People’s Party of Canada

**Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish (formerly Cape Breton—Canso)**
– Jaime Battiste, Liberal Party of Canada
– Joanna Clark, New Democratic Party
– Allan MacMaster, Conservative Party of Canada
– Ryan Smyth, People’s Party of Canada
– Rebecca Wall, Independent

**Central Nova**
– Sean Fraser, Liberal Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Brycen Jenkins, Conservative Party of Canada
– Jesiah MacDonald, New Democratic Party
– Charlie MacEachern, People’s Party of Canada
– Alexander MacKenzie, Independent
– Gerald Romsa, Green Party of Canada

**Cumberland—Colchester**
– Stephen Ellis, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Kelly-Ann Callaghan, Green Party of Canada
– Paul Church, People’s Party of Canada
– Larry Duchesne, New Democratic Party
– Alana Hirtle, Liberal Party of Canada

**Dartmouth—Cole Harbour**
– Darren Fisher, Liberal Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Michelle Lindsay, People’s Party of Canada
– Keith Morrison, New Democratic Party
– Isabelle Obeid, Conservative Party of Canada
– Joseph Shea, Libertarian Party of Canada
– Rana Zaman, Green Party of Canada

**Halifax**
– Maricar Aliasut, People’s Party of Canada
– Mark Boudreau, Conservative Party of Canada
– Amethyste Hamel-Gregory, Green Party of Canada
– Shannon Miedema, Liberal Party of Canada
– Lisa Roberts, New Democratic Party

**Halifax West**
– Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Rob Batherson, Conservative Party of Canada
– Adam LeRue, People’s Party of Canada
– Ron G. Parker, Green Party of Canada
– Rae Tench, New Democratic Party

**Kings—Hants**
– Kody Blois, Liberal Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Karen Beazley, Green Party of Canada
– Alexander Cargill, People’s Party of Canada
– Paul Doerr, New Democratic Party
– Joel Hirtle, Conservative Party of Canada

**Sackville—Bedford—Preston**
– Andre Anderson, Green Party of Canada
– Dave Carroll, Conservative Party of Canada
– Braedon Clark, Liberal Party of Canada
– Ryan Slaney, People’s Party of Canada
– Isaac Wilson, New Democratic Party

**South Shore—St. Margarets**
– Rick Perkins, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Patrick Shea Boyd, People’s Party of Canada
– Mark Embrett, Green Party of Canada
– Jessica Fancy-Landry, Liberal Party of Canada
– Hayden Henderson, Independent

**Sydney—Glace Bay**
– Mike Kelloway, Liberal Party of Canada (incumbent)
– Nik Boisvert, Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
– Jeffrey Evely, People’s Party of Canada
– Chris Gallant, Canadian Future Party
– Kimberly Losier, New Democratic Party
– Anna Manley, Conservative Party of Canada
– Michael Pittman, Libertarian Party of Canada
– Joe Ward, Independent

As the election day approaches, Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to voice their concerns and choose the candidate that best represents their interests and values. The outcome of these elections will have a significant impact on the future of the province and its residents.