Voters turn out in record droves to cast early votes: here’s how it went down in Nova Scotia

A new record was set in Canada as a record number of citizens participated in advance voting over the Easter long weekend. According to Elections Canada, an estimated 7.3 million people cast their ballots during the advance polls held from April 18 to 21. This marked a significant increase from the previous record of 5.8 million voters during the 2021 federal election.

In Nova Scotia, the turnout for advance polling was also impressive, with 135,644 people casting their votes in this election. This was a notable increase from the 113,484 individuals who participated in advance voting during the previous election. The breakdown of voters by riding in Nova Scotia is as follows:

– Cape Breton–Canso: 9,274
– Central Nova: 1,471
– Cumberland–Colchester: 12,304
– Dartmouth–Cole Harbour: 14,640
– Halifax: 14,694
– Halifax West: 16,407
– Kings–Hants: 11,813
– Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook: 12,705
– South Shore–St. Margarets: 11,795
– Sydney–Victoria: 8,688
– West Nova: 11,853

The total number of voters in Nova Scotia during advance polling was 135,644. It is important to note that these figures are preliminary estimates and may be subject to change.

For a detailed comparison of voter turnout across all provinces in Canada, you can refer to Elections Canada’s breakdown by province by visiting their website.

This surge in advance voting participation reflects a growing engagement and interest among Canadians in the democratic process. As the country prepares for the upcoming election, it is encouraging to see such a high level of civic responsibility and involvement from the population.