1981 Nova Scotia Election

Overview

The 1981 Nova Scotia Election was held on October 6th, 1981.

Result

Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia won the most seats in the election

Held on

October 6th, 1981

Number of Electoral Districts

52

Fixed Date

No

  • Results
  • Districts
  • Charts
  • Legislature

Result

Total ElectorsValid BallotsValid VotesInvalid VotesTurnout Rate
570,987420,841420,8412,38573.70%
PartyCandidatesSeats Won% of Seats Won% of Vote
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia513771.15%47.58%
Nova Scotia Liberal Party521325.00%33.17%
New Democratic Party5211.92%18.13%
Independent511.92%1.12%

Legislature Composition

Vote Share by Political Parties

Seats Won by Political Parties

Seats Share by Political Parties

Annapolis East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6560246560248663
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJoan Boutilier854
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHugh Laurence2006
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGerry SheehyGerry Sheehy was elected3700

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Annapolis West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5197295197296878
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHerb Anderson1894
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGreg KerrGreg Kerr was elected2784
New Democratic PartyJohn Taylor519

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Antigonish (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
97305597305511467
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam GillisWilliam Gillis was elected4522
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAngus MacIsaac4271
New Democratic PartyJohn Murphy937

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Argyle

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5321255321256125
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaPeter Boudreau2092
New Democratic PartyRoy Murphy357
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHugh TinkhamHugh Tinkham was elected2872

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Bedford Musq. Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
85542185542111822
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBruce Carroll1379
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDwight Isenor2246
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaKen StreatchKen Streatch was elected4929

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
8296618296619982
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMichael LaffinMichael Laffin was elected3276
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyArt MacDonald2208
New Democratic PartyJames McEachern2812

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
103171361031713614391
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJoe Kanary1849
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonnie MacLeodDonnie MacLeod was elected4699
IndependentBlair Matheson716
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyShelly McNeil3053

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96227096227012826
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyLen Arsenault2307
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyNash Brogan3128
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBrian YoungBrian Young was elected4187

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Nova

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7658407658409480
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRussell Brake1487
New Democratic PartyTony Gale173
IndependentPaul MacEwanPaul MacEwan was elected3691
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEarle Tubrett2307

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton South (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1189280118928015393
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyLinda Gallant1435
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMurray Hannem3824
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyVincent MacLeanVincent MacLean was elected6633

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton the Lakes

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
79894779894710277
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyOssie FraserOssie Fraser was elected3436
New Democratic PartyDoug MacDonald1237
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn Newell3316

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96868796868712647
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyElizabeth Cusack1826
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonnie MacLeodDonnie MacLeod was elected4125
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDavid Muise3735

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Clare

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5718515718516675
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyPaul Comeau1317
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGuy LeBlanc2173
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyChester MelansonChester Melanson was elected2228

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7479267479269745
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaWilliam Campbell3171
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEd LorraineEd Lorraine was elected3182
New Democratic PartyAllan Marchbank1126

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5809225809227865
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
IndependentBob Kirk46
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyLaurence Mersereau1683
New Democratic PartyChester Rice799
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaR StewartR Stewart was elected3281

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cole Harbour

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89943889943813523
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRae Austin2229
New Democratic PartySteve MacDonald2160
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDavid NantesDavid Nantes was elected4605

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
4338194338195186
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaArthur Brennan1469
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGuy BrownGuy Brown was elected2579
New Democratic PartyFlorence Welton290

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87854887854812662
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRoger BaconRoger Bacon was elected4663
New Democratic PartyHal Davidson1709
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyShelagh Rayworth2413

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5072255072256554
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBartley Babineau1717
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge HenleyGeorge Henley was elected2745
New Democratic PartyDoug Meekins610

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1000429100042913826
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyGeral Legere2400
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJim Smith3351
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRichard WeldonRichard Weldon was elected4253

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
85014785014713921
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyMark Flannigan2157
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaLaird StirlingLaird Stirling was elected3925
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDon Valardo2419

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth South-Portland Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
90055390055313603
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn Bregante2327
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWill Chisholm2463
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRoland ThornhillRoland Thornhill was elected4215

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Digby

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6338266338268282
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJoseph CaseyJoseph Casey was elected2918
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn Comeau2643
New Democratic PartyBill Redden777

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Guysborough

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7295577295578814
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyA CameronA Cameron was elected3723
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJim Johnston3119
New Democratic PartyArt Livingston453

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Atlantic

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
99903599903515551
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRoma Aikens1744
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn BuchananJohn Buchanan was elected6023
IndependentArthur Canning115
New Democratic PartyRene Quigley2108

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Bedford Basin

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1232036123203617497
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyPeter Delefes2993
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn Genik3240
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJoel MathesonJoel Matheson was elected6087

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Chebucto

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96873196873112391
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWalter Fitzgerald2407
New Democratic PartyAlexa McDonoughAlexa McDonough was elected3886
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDugger McNeil3394

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Citadel-Sable Island

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
92966492966412673
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaArthur DonahoeArthur Donahoe was elected4141
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBrenda Shannon2690
New Democratic PartyTom Sinclair-Faulkner2465

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Cornwallis

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1053164105316413612
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyMichael Coyle2737
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTerry DonahoeTerry Donahoe was elected4927
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDean Salsman2867

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Eastern Shore

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
95066995066912589
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBruce Beasley1565
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAngus MacNeil2302
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTom McInnisTom McInnis was elected5639

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Needham

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
86737686737612441
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDan Clarke2801
New Democratic PartyPhil Davis2572
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaEdmond MorrisEdmond Morris was elected3300

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax St. Margarets

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96705396705313232
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJerry LawrenceJerry Lawrence was elected4860
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHelena Poirier2617
New Democratic PartyLillian Viau2193

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
77712677712610246
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJack HawkinsJack Hawkins was elected3041
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaG Hunt2983
New Democratic PartyHarry McNeil1747

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
88413688413611945
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDaniel McGrath2661
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRon RussellRon Russell was elected4554
New Democratic PartyAlan St. Squires1626

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Inverness North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7494677494679000
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyEleanor Gillis564
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn MacKenzieJohn MacKenzie was elected3770
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDaniel Rankin3160

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Inverness South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5273365273366097
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBill MacEachern2407
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBilly MacLeanBilly MacLean was elected2469
New Democratic PartyBill Martin397

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
77263277263210333
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBob Levy2316
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaEdd TwohigEdd Twohig was elected3369
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyLennie White2041

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6653446653449690
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBetty Deal933
New Democratic PartyEvelyn Garbary1364
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHarry HowHarry How was elected4356

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings West (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
88946688946613420
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge MoodyGeorge Moody was elected5286
New Democratic PartyCarolyn Queen1349
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDan Weir2259

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
98794698794614266
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBruce CochranBruce Cochran was elected5374
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAllan Parish3355
New Democratic PartyNeil Theriault1150

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5050295050297257
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRonald BarkhouseRonald Barkhouse was elected2802
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDave Cook1180
New Democratic PartyJanet Mooney1068

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
72215172215110848
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPauline Himmelman2319
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMel PickingsMel Pickings was elected3875
New Democratic PartyCarl Sampson1027

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1119247111924716017
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyTom DeWolfe2634
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJack MacIsaacJack MacIsaac was elected6673
New Democratic PartyKim Murray1885

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude

Pictou East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7140287140289460
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald CameronDonald Cameron was elected4347
New Democratic PartyHasse Lindblad960
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHarold Lowe1833

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6241306241308173
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald McInnesDonald McInnes was elected3473
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDoris Rink2066
New Democratic PartyJim Scanlan702

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Queens (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6311406311409225
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMervin Hartlen1511
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn LeefeJohn Leefe was elected4114
New Democratic PartyDavid Sampson686

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Richmond (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6893396893398297
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn LeBrun2821
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGreg MacIsaacGreg MacIsaac was elected3173
New Democratic PartyShirley McNamara899

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Sackville

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1101445110144515232
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn Holm2849
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMalcolm MacKayMalcolm MacKay was elected4687
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMurdock MacKay3478

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Shelburne

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81504281504211632
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaWarren Doane3440
New Democratic PartyLaurie Hitchens945
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHarold HuskilsonHarold Huskilson was elected3765

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Truto-Bible Hill

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81624281624211861
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyThomas Barron1041
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRonald GiffinRonald Giffin was elected5024
Nova Scotia Liberal PartySylvia Roy2097

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Victoria-The Lakes (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
4712334712335955
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
IndependentDuncan Beaton152
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMerrill Buchanan1952
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaFisher HudsonFisher Hudson was elected2357
New Democratic PartyFrank Reid251

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Yarmouth (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
83916283916211440
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJ MooneyJ Mooney was elected3868
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBeniot Robichaud3389
New Democratic PartyHartley Wickens1134

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1