Hours of Special and Advance Polls

Nova Scotians can cast their ballots on days other than on what officials call "ordinary polling day," or election day.

Voters who are unable to vote on the regular election day (Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) can cast ballots at special polls being held at local returning offices.

The special polls are taking place on the following dates:

• Friday, July 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Monday, July 28 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 29 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 30 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Advance polls will also be held on Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If a registered voter is unable to vote on any of these days, a write-in ballot is available from the local returning office. The deadline for requesting an application for a write-in ballot by mail is Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. An elector using a write-in ballot can vote in person or can ask to vote by mail.

Information on returning offices can be found in the "Election Day, August 5" link of the Elections Nova Scotia Web site at www.gov.ns.ca/elo . Maps of electoral districts are also available on the site.

Voters can also receive information on their returning offices by calling Public Enquiries toll-free at 1-866-802-8584 or 424-7470 in Halifax Regional Municipality between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays.