Most of us will vote on election day. That’s called voting at an ordinary, or regular, poll. You’ll find the location of your polling station on your Voter Information Card.

When you first arrive at the polling station, hand your Voter Information Card to the Poll Officials seated at the desk. It’s a good idea to have appropriate identification, too. If you forget your card, don’t be concerned, you can still vote.

The Poll Officials will locate your name on the List of Electors and cross it off once you have voted. They will hand you a folded ballot and you will be asked to go behind a screen to mark your ballot in private. (What if I need help behind the screen? Click here.)

Open your ballot and mark an X clearly next to just one candidate. Be careful you don’t spoil your ballot! Then re-fold your ballot and bring it back to the Poll Officials. The Poll Officials will tear off a tab that identifies the fact that you voted – but not HOW you voted – and you will be asked to place your ballot in the box.

Congratulations! You just made your mark on Nova Scotia’s democratic story!