2021 Nova Scotia Provincial Election
August 17, 2021
General Election · August 17, 2021
PC won 31 of 55 seats. This meets the 28-seat majority threshold.
Contests
55
Candidates
230
Eligible voters
767,617
Votes cast
422,712
Voter turnout
55.1%
Final resultsElections Nova ScotiaChecked: October 11, 2026
Source catalogue
Party results
- PC 31
- Liberal 17
- NDP 6
- Ind 1
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | 162,473 | 38.6% | 31 | 56.4% |
| Nova Scotia Liberal Party | 155,026 | 36.8% | 17 | 30.9% |
| Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | 88,477 | 21.0% | 6 | 10.9% |
| Green Party of Nova Scotia | 9,042 | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Independent | 4,960 | 1.2% | 1 | 1.8% |
| Atlantica Party | 1,023 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Party | 2017 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | 17 | 31 | +14 | 35.7% | 38.6% | +2.9 pp |
| Nova Scotia Liberal Party | 27 | 17 | −10 | 39.5% | 36.8% | −2.6 pp |
| Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | 7 | 6 | −1 | 21.5% | 21.0% | −0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
51 → 55 seats
| Party | 2013 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2013 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | 11 | 31 | +20 | 26.3% | 38.6% | +12.3 pp |
| Nova Scotia Liberal Party | 32 | 17 | −15 | 45.7% | 36.8% | −8.9 pp |
| Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | — | 6 | — | — | 21.0% | — |
| New Democratic Party | 8 | — | — | 26.8% | — | — |
Seat changes by party
51 → 55 seats
| Party | 2017 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | 17 | 31 | +14 | 35.7% | 38.6% | +2.9 pp |
| Nova Scotia Liberal Party | 27 | 17 | −10 | 39.5% | 36.8% | −2.6 pp |
| Nova Scotia New Democratic Party | 7 | 6 | −1 | 21.5% | 21.0% | −0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
51 → 55 seats
Historical trends
New Democratic Party Nova Scotia Liberal Party Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Chart data
| Election | New Democratic Party | Nova Scotia Liberal Party | Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2013 | 8 | 32 | 11 | — |
| May 30, 2017 | — | 27 | 17 | 7 |
| August 17, 2021 | — | 17 | 31 | 6 |
New Democratic Party Nova Scotia Liberal Party Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Chart data
| Election | New Democratic Party | Nova Scotia Liberal Party | Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2013 | 8 | 32 | 11 | — |
| May 30, 2017 | — | 27 | 17 | 7 |
| August 17, 2021 | — | 17 | 31 | 6 |
New Democratic Party Nova Scotia Liberal Party Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Chart data
| Election | New Democratic Party | Nova Scotia Liberal Party | Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2013 | 26.8% | 45.7% | 26.3% | — |
| May 30, 2017 | — | 39.5% | 35.7% | 21.5% |
| August 17, 2021 | — | 36.8% | 38.6% | 21.0% |
District map
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Results by District
55 districts found
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| District | PC | Liberal | NDP | Ind | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | |||
| Eastern Passage | 2,46944.8% | 44.8% | 1,44426.2% | 26.2% | 1,22222.2% | 22.2% | —— | — | 5,509 | 51.9% |
| Eastern Shore | 4,26445.8% | 45.8% | 3,16934.1% | 34.1% | 1,61817.4% | 17.4% | —— | — | 9,305 | 56.2% |
| Fairview-Clayton Park | 1,67822.3% | 22.3% | 2,89238.5% | 38.5% | 2,78737.1% | 37.1% | —— | — | 7,510 | 47.2% |
| Glace Bay-Dominion | 2,75434.6% | 34.6% | 2,47931.2% | 31.2% | 2,72534.2% | 34.2% | —— | — | 7,958 | 59.0% |
| Guysborough-Tracadie | 3,28163.4% | 63.4% | 1,57130.4% | 30.4% | 2474.8% | 4.8% | —— | — | 5,176 | 65.9% |
| Halifax Armdale | 1,68122.1% | 22.1% | 3,07040.3% | 40.3% | 2,59334.1% | 34.1% | 630.8% | 0.8% | 7,609 | 53.5% |
| Halifax Atlantic | 1,49319.6% | 19.6% | 4,21355.2% | 55.2% | 1,74022.8% | 22.8% | —— | — | 7,629 | 47.1% |
| Halifax Chebucto | 91111.8% | 11.8% | 2,47832.1% | 32.1% | 4,00952.0% | 52.0% | —— | — | 7,711 | 60.5% |
| Halifax Citadel-Sable Island | 1,42517.8% | 17.8% | 2,95636.8% | 36.8% | 3,39742.3% | 42.3% | —— | — | 8,028 | 47.9% |
| Halifax Needham | 90410.0% | 10.0% | 2,61729.1% | 29.1% | 5,30859.0% | 59.0% | —— | — | 9,002 | 52.6% |
| Hammonds Plains-Lucasville | 2,86535.7% | 35.7% | 3,69746.1% | 46.1% | 1,33316.6% | 16.6% | —— | — | 8,026 | 56.6% |
| Hants East | 3,32837.4% | 37.4% | 3,23936.4% | 36.4% | 2,14224.0% | 24.0% | —— | — | 8,908 | 50.6% |
| Hants West | 3,96843.1% | 43.1% | 3,82741.6% | 41.6% | 1,01511.0% | 11.0% | —— | — | 9,204 | 55.3% |
| Inverness | 4,83355.9% | 55.9% | 3,11236.0% | 36.0% | 7088.2% | 8.2% | —— | — | 8,653 | 60.7% |
| Kings North | 3,97144.7% | 44.7% | 2,60229.3% | 29.3% | 1,87621.1% | 21.1% | —— | — | 8,883 | 54.7% |
| Kings South | 3,04633.2% | 33.2% | 4,04944.1% | 44.1% | 1,80819.7% | 19.7% | —— | — | 9,179 | 55.2% |
| Kings West | 4,59249.4% | 49.4% | 3,85641.5% | 41.5% | 5495.9% | 5.9% | —— | — | 9,287 | 55.5% |
| Lunenburg | 3,54442.0% | 42.0% | 2,91534.6% | 34.6% | 1,75020.7% | 20.7% | —— | — | 8,437 | 57.4% |
| Lunenburg West | 4,06544.4% | 44.4% | 3,19734.9% | 34.9% | 1,70918.7% | 18.7% | —— | — | 9,151 | 55.2% |
| Northside-Westmount | 3,14036.5% | 36.5% | 4,03046.9% | 46.9% | 1,43016.6% | 16.6% | —— | — | 8,600 | 53.0% |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates. Turnout is votes cast / registered voters.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Passage | Barbara AdamsPC2,469 votes · 44.8%Runner-upJoyce TreenLiberal1,444 votes · 26.2% | Joyce TreenLiberal1,444 votes · 26.2% | 18.6percentage points |
| Eastern Shore | Kent SmithPC4,264 votes · 45.8%Runner-upKevin MurphyLiberal3,169 votes · 34.1% | Kevin MurphyLiberal3,169 votes · 34.1% | 11.8percentage points |
| Fairview-Clayton Park | Patricia ArabLiberal2,892 votes · 38.5%Runner-upJoanne HusseyNDP2,787 votes · 37.1% | Joanne HusseyNDP2,787 votes · 37.1% | 1.4percentage points |
| Glace Bay-Dominion | John WhitePC2,754 votes · 34.6%Runner-upJohn MorganNDP2,725 votes · 34.2% | John MorganNDP2,725 votes · 34.2% | 0.4percentage points |
| Guysborough-Tracadie | Greg MorrowPC3,281 votes · 63.4%Runner-upLloyd HinesLiberal1,571 votes · 30.4% | Lloyd HinesLiberal1,571 votes · 30.4% | 33.0percentage points |
| Halifax Armdale | Ali DualeLiberal3,070 votes · 40.4%Runner-upJulie MelansonNDP2,593 votes · 34.1% | Julie MelansonNDP2,593 votes · 34.1% | 6.3percentage points |
| Halifax Atlantic | Brendan MaguireLiberal4,213 votes · 55.2%Runner-upShauna HattNDP1,740 votes · 22.8% | Shauna HattNDP1,740 votes · 22.8% | 32.4percentage points |
| Halifax Chebucto | Gary BurrillNDP4,009 votes · 52.0%Runner-upJackie KinleyLiberal2,478 votes · 32.1% | Jackie KinleyLiberal2,478 votes · 32.1% | 19.9percentage points |
| Halifax Citadel-Sable Island | Lisa LachanceNDP3,397 votes · 42.3%Runner-upLabi KousoulisLiberal2,956 votes · 36.8% | Labi KousoulisLiberal2,956 votes · 36.8% | 5.5percentage points |
| Halifax Needham | Suzy HansenNDP5,308 votes · 59.0%Runner-upColin CoadyLiberal2,617 votes · 29.1% | Colin CoadyLiberal2,617 votes · 29.1% | 29.9percentage points |
| Hammonds Plains-Lucasville | Ben JessomeLiberal3,697 votes · 46.1%Runner-upJulie ChaissonPC2,865 votes · 35.7% | Julie ChaissonPC2,865 votes · 35.7% | 10.4percentage points |
| Hants East | John A. MacDonaldPC3,328 votes · 37.4%Runner-upMichael BloisLiberal3,239 votes · 36.4% | Michael BloisLiberal3,239 votes · 36.4% | 1.0percentage points |
| Hants West | Melissa Sheehy- RichardPC3,968 votes · 43.1%Runner-upBrian CaseyLiberal3,827 votes · 41.6% | Brian CaseyLiberal3,827 votes · 41.6% | 1.5percentage points |
| Inverness | Allan Gerard MacMasterPC4,833 votes · 55.9%Runner-upDamian MacInnisLiberal3,112 votes · 36.0% | Damian MacInnisLiberal3,112 votes · 36.0% | 19.9percentage points |
| Kings North | John LohrPC3,971 votes · 44.7%Runner-upGeof TurnerLiberal2,602 votes · 29.3% | Geof TurnerLiberal2,602 votes · 29.3% | 15.4percentage points |
| Kings South | Keith IrvingLiberal4,049 votes · 44.1%Runner-upDerrick KimballPC3,046 votes · 33.2% | Derrick KimballPC3,046 votes · 33.2% | 10.9percentage points |
| Kings West | Chris PalmerPC4,592 votes · 49.5%Runner-upEmily LutzLiberal3,856 votes · 41.5% | Emily LutzLiberal3,856 votes · 41.5% | 7.9percentage points |
| Lunenburg | Susan Corkum-GreekPC3,544 votes · 42.0%Runner-upSuzanne Lohnes-CroftLiberal2,915 votes · 34.6% | Suzanne Lohnes-CroftLiberal2,915 votes · 34.6% | 7.5percentage points |
| Lunenburg West | Becky DruhanPC4,065 votes · 44.4%Runner-upJennifer NauglerLiberal3,197 votes · 34.9% | Jennifer NauglerLiberal3,197 votes · 34.9% | 9.5percentage points |
| Northside-Westmount | Fred TilleyLiberal4,030 votes · 46.9%Runner-upMurray RyanPC3,140 votes · 36.5% | Murray RyanPC3,140 votes · 36.5% | 10.4percentage points |