Election Information

The next general Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2028 (the third Saturday in October)

 

 Advanced voting in the 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) Election has closed.

Election results for the 2024 Municipal and CSAP election are populated here.

 

Voter Participation Rates - Previous Elections
YearTypeEligible Voter Participation Rate
2024 Hybrid - electronic advanced/paper ballot election day 48.3% voter turnout
55.4% of participants cast electronic votes
2020 All Electronic 51.3% voter turnout
100% electronic votes
2016 Hybrid – electronic advanced/ paper ballot election day 53.5% voter turnout
49.5% of participants cast electronic votes
2012 Hybrid – electronic advanced/ballot election day 57.5% voter turnout
57% of participants cast electronic votes
2008 Paper ballot election 50% voter turnout
100% paper ballot votes
Election Quick Links

Elections in the municipality

Municipal elections are an incredibly important part of local governance and affect the day-to-day lives of residents throughout the municipality.  From waste collection to public safety to transit and beyond, municipal government shapes how residents and visitors live, work, play, and invest in the municipality.

General municipal elections take place every four years, with the next election taking place on October 19, 2024.  Qualified residents will vote for:

Electoral boundaries

Changes are coming to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's electoral district boundaries, taking effect for the 2024 Municipal and CSAP Election.  

The Municipal Government Act requires all municipalities in Nova Scotia regulary conduct a review of the number and boundaries of electoral districts in the municipality. 

While the municipality is responsible for conducting the review and putting forth a recommendation, the final decision on municipal electoral districts and boundaries is made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). The NSUARB released their boundary review decision on July 6, 2023 with updated electoral boundaries in the CBRM going into effect for the 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien (CSAP) election.

You can find the new boundaries 2024 district maps and information

Information for voters

Find information including your eligibility, if you're on the voter's list and much more!

 Information for voters

Becoming a candidate 

From the nomination process to the various forms, you’ll need to complete – there’s plenty to learn about becoming a candidate.

 Learn more about becoming a candidate

 Who are the candidates?

List of 2024 candidates available September 11th.

NOW HIRING Election Workers!

We are looking for election workers from September 30 - October 19.  If you are interested, please visit here:

 Learn more about being an election official!

Contact the Election Office

Inquiries and documents can be emailed and/or served in person between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  For in-person appointments, please conact us at:

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  • Phone: 902-563-5010