Elections
Municipal Elections Information
2024 West Hants Municipal Unofficial Results
9:54pm - update
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The unofficial results for the 2024 West Hants Regional Municipality Municipal Elections have been updated. The Official results will be released Tuesday, October 22.
The following candidates received the most votes in their respective races based on the unofficial results:
Mayor Abraham Zebian
District 1 Rupert Jannasch
District 2 Scott McLean ACCLAIMED
District 3 Chrystal Remme ACCLAIMED
District 4 Paul Wheadon
District 5 Debbie Francis
District 6 Bob Morton ACCLAIMED
District 7 Kayla Leary-Pinch
District 8 Paul Morton
District 9 John Smith ACCLAIMED
District 10 REVISED – Bonnie Smith
District 11 Jim Ivey ACCLAIMED
The unofficial count shows 8125 votes cast, with 47.4 % of the eligible voters participating in the Municipal Election. Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) representative is Hélène LAVIGNE – ACCLAIMED.
In West Hants, 5710 electronic votes were cast and 2415 paper votes.
Debra Fitzpatrick
Returning Officer, West Hants Regional Municipality
902-790-1209
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The West Hants Regional Municipality (WHRM), along with all other Nova Scotia municipalities will hold its Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) elections in October 2024.
WHRM eligible electors will be voting to elect one (1) Mayor at-large and eleven (11) Councillors (one per district).
There are eleven (11) districts in total. Voters will be electing a Mayor, as well as a Councillor in the District where they live. The terms for the Mayor and Councillors are four years. Eligible residents will also be able to choose a member of the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial.
Candidates for Mayor
Kjeld “KJ” Mizpah Conyers-Steede 782-580-2042 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jeff Hartt 902-798-7743 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chuck Porter 902-790-6443 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Abraham Zebian 902-790-1566 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Candidates for Councillors (Districts 1-11)
District 1
Jeff Allen 902-306-1048 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Rupert Jannasch 902-633-2358
Darryl Wilson 902-306-9154 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
District 2
Scott McLean 902-790-3100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ACCLAIMED
District 3
Chrystal Remme 902-300-2356 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ACCLAIMED
District 4
Jerry Goodyear 782-838-1963 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
David Sikal 519-425-4545 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jess West 902-472-2735 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Paul Wheadon 902-799-0009 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
District 5
Abner Hart 902-798-9320 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Debbie Francis 902-790-1885 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
District 6
Bob Morton 902-790-6490 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ACCLAIMED
District 7
Kayla Leary-Pinch 902-799-0447 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Linda Moxsom-Skinner 902-414-5553 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
District 8
Paul Morton 902-684-9415 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Richard Skelton 902-292-3618 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
District 9
John A. Smith 902-790-4790 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ACCLAIMED
District 10
Jamie Juteau 902-798-7643 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Brenda Perks 902-788-2736 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bonnie Smith 902-790-2209 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
District 11
Jim Ivey 902-791-0371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ACCLAIMED
Important Dates
- August 29, 2024 - First Day to book Nomination Appointments (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
- September 10, 2024 - Nominations must be completed (by 5 pm)
- October 10, 2024 - First Advance Poll Day (12 pm - 8 pm)
- October 15, 2024 - Second Advance Poll Day (12 pm - 8 pm)
- October 19, 2024 - Ordinary Polling Day (8 am - 7 pm)
We are encouraging residents to verify that they are on the elector’s list for the fall 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial Election by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by calling 902-798-8391, ext.134
General WHRM Municipal Election Info
- Returning Officer - Debra Fitzpatrick
- Eligible electors will have greater opportunity to cast their ballots in October 2024. Council supported a "hybrid" voting method, meaning that eligible electors can either vote by:
- the traditional paper ballot at their respective polling station vote by paper ballots (October 10th and October 15th) and Ordinary Poll day (October 19th) OR
- electronically (by internet OR telephone) from any location at anytime from October 10th at noon through October 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Candidates Guides to the 2024 Municipal and School Board Elections
Introduction to Municipal Government and FAQ's
How to run an election campaign