1998 Nova Scotia Election

Overview

The 1998 Nova Scotia Election was held on March 24th, 1998.

Result

New Democratic Party won the most seats in the election

Held on

March 24th, 1998

Number of Electoral Districts

52

Fixed Date

No

  • Results
  • Districts
  • Charts
  • Legislature

Result

Total ElectorsValid BallotsValid VotesInvalid VotesTurnout Rate
Unavailable448,607448,607UnavailableUnavailable
PartyCandidatesSeats Won% of Seats Won% of Vote
Nova Scotia Liberal Party521936.54%35.30%
New Democratic Party521936.54%34.63%
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia521426.92%29.77%
Independent700%0.30%

Legislature Composition

Vote Share by Political Parties

Seats Won by Political Parties

Seats Share by Political Parties

Annapolis (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
93299329
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn Kinsella2468
IndependentBob Mann215
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyLaurie MontgomeryLaurie Montgomery was elected3448
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBasil Stewart3198

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Antigonish (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1118911189
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHyland FraserHyland Fraser was elected4649
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAndrew MacNeil3554
New Democratic PartyMaurice Smith2986

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Argyle

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
56505650
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyDianne Crowell651
IndependentOscar Harris80
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaNeil LeBlancNeil LeBlanc was elected3028
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAllister Surette1891

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Bedford-Fall River

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1118811188
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaPeter Christie3892
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyFrancene CosmanFrancene Cosman was elected4205
New Democratic PartyMarvin Silver3091

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
85108510
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyFranky CorbetFranky Corbet was elected5499
Nova Scotia Liberal PartySteve Drake2435
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJulien Frison576

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
95129512
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHenry Boutilier1651
New Democratic PartyReeves MathesonReeves Matheson was elected5002
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyClarence Routledge2859

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
93089308
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMurray Johnston1853
New Democratic PartyArchie MacKinnon2789
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRussell MacLellanRussell MacLellan was elected4666

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Nova

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
73067306
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaWalter Hagen312
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPaul MacEwanPaul MacEwan was elected3944
New Democratic PartyLou Surette3050

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton South (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
84878487
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyManning MacDonaldManning MacDonald was elected5118
New Democratic PartyEd Murphy2508
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAnna Steele861

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton the Lakes

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87658765
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRollis Clarke485
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAllan Henderson3707
New Democratic PartyHelen MacDonald (NS)Helen MacDonald (NS) was elected4573

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1027910279
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRussell MacKinnonRussell MacKinnon was elected4528
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAlfie MacLeod2818
New Democratic PartyBrian Slaney2933

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Chester St. Margeret's

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
92469246
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJim Barkhouse3153
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHinrich Bitter-SuermannHinrich Bitter-Suermann was elected3256
New Democratic PartyDoris Maley2837

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Clare

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
62396239
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWayne GaudetWayne Gaudet was elected2950
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGuy LeBlanc2578
New Democratic PartyVanessa Paddock711

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
84358435
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEd LorraineEd Lorraine was elected3301
New Democratic PartyJanet Maybee2623
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAndy Williamson2511

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester-Musquadoboit Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
86698669
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJames Harpell1960
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDick Steeves1587
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBrooke TaylorBrooke Taylor was elected5122

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96459645
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRandy Anstey3303
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaLinda DeGrace1931
New Democratic PartyKevin DeveauxKevin Deveaux was elected4411

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87438743
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaErnest FageErnest Fage was elected5451
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRussell Scott2438
New Democratic PartyPeter Stewart854

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
80328032
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartySandy Graham1089
IndependentJames MacLeod76
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMurray ScottMurray Scott was elected4714
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMike Uberoi2153

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81298129
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRalph Hawley1849
New Democratic PartyViola Huntington2954
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJim SmithJim Smith was elected3326

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
76027602
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMike Brownlow2003
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGloria McCluskey2575
New Democratic PartyJerry PyeJerry Pye was elected3024

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth South-Portland Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89398939
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAlan Billard2099
New Democratic PartyDon ChardDon Chard was elected3676
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBruce Hetherington3164

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87878787
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyDarrell DexterDarrell Dexter was elected3717
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMichael MacDonald2084
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAlan Mitchell2986

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Digby-Annapolis

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
66226622
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGordon BalserGordon Balser was elected2465
New Democratic PartySteve Downes1925
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn Drish2232

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Eastern Shore

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
85728572
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGreg Brown2472
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyKeith CaldwellKeith Caldwell was elected3299
New Democratic PartyDarren Richard2801

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Guysborough-Sheet Harbour

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
80318031
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRonnie Chisholm2717
New Democratic PartyWendy Panagopoulos1876
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRay WhiteRay White was elected3438

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Atlantic

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96159615
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJeff Campbell1340
New Democratic PartyRobert ChisholmRobert Chisholm was elected5364
IndependentGolda Redden93
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDarren Watts2818

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Bedford Basin

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1058910589
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGerry FogartyGerry Fogarty was elected4246
New Democratic PartyErrol Gaum3813
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMichael Maddalena2530

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Chebucto

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89138913
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyHoward EpsteinHoward Epstein was elected4158
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyKenzie MacKinnon3165
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaSean Phillips1590

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Citadel-Sable Island

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1107211072
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
IndependentArthur Canning106
New Democratic PartyPeter DelefesPeter Delefes was elected4414
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTara Erskine2175
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEd Kinley4377

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Fairview

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
86488648
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBob Britton2597
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBrian Nash1402
New Democratic PartyEileen O'ConnellEileen O4649

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Needham

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
82678267
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAtho Kartsaklis924
New Democratic PartyMaureen MacDonaldMaureen MacDonald was elected4837
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGerry O'Malley2506

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
95629562
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaLawrin Armstrong2010
New Democratic PartyJohn MacDonellJohn MacDonell was elected4175
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJim Smith3377

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
94939493
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDebbi Bowes2596
New Democratic PartyDana Harvey2390
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRon RussellRon Russell was elected4507

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Inverness (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
91909190
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyMaria Coady2274
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCharlie MacDonaldCharlie MacDonald was elected4396
IndependentEd MacDonald569
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRandy MacDonald1951

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
90719071
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge ArchibaldGeorge Archibald was elected3760
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJennifer Foster2457
New Democratic PartyNeil McNeil2854

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1001210012
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyMary DeWolfe3293
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRobbie HarrisonRobbie Harrison was elected3650
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDavid Morse3069

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings West (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81738173
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJacquie DeMestral1414
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge MoodyGeorge Moody was elected5075
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBaden Thurber1684

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89518951
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMichael BakerMichael Baker was elected3231
New Democratic PartyMarilyn Crook2621
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyLila O'Connor3099

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
91029102
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaLou Centa2027
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDon DowneDon Downe was elected4364
New Democratic PartyEric Hustvedt2711

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89278927
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn HammJohn Hamm was elected5037
New Democratic PartyJudy Hughes1776
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRoseanne Skoke2114

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
83268326
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJim DeWolfeJim DeWolfe was elected3816
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWayne Fraser2208
New Democratic PartyDavid MacKenzie2302

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
82128212
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRob McDowell1633
New Democratic PartyC.L. ParkerC.L. Parker was elected3306
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaLuke Young3273

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Preston

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
41344134
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWayne Adams1548
New Democratic PartyYvonne AtwellYvonne Atwell was elected1777
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRoss Isenor809

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Queens (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
65946594
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyTerry Doucette2072
New Democratic PartyBasil Giffin940
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn LeefeJohn Leefe was elected3582

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Richmond (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
66736673
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyWilma Conrad2051
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMichel SamsonMichel Samson was elected3230
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaFrank Sutherland1392

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Sackville-Beaver Bank

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
94349434
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyRosemary GodinRosemary Godin was elected3821
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBill MacDonald3128
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaStephen Taylor2485

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Sackville-Cobequid

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
94239423
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRob Batherson1383
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJack Brille2131
New Democratic PartyJohn HolmJohn Holm was elected5909

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Shelburne

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81528152
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyClifford HuskilsonClifford Huskilson was elected3144
New Democratic PartyDerek Jones2173
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaCecil O'Donnell2835

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Timberlea-Prospect

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
99229922
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBill EstrabrooksBill Estrabrooks was elected4762
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBruce Holland3308
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTom Robertson1852

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Truto-Bible Hill

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
91649164
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJamie MuirJamie Muir was elected3852
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEleanor Norrie2560
New Democratic PartyIbel Scammell2752

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Victoria-The Lakes (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
50025002
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDan Chiasson1524
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyKennie MacAskillKennie MacAskill was elected2405
IndependentStemer MacLeod186
New Democratic PartyRuth Schneider887

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Yarmouth (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87728772
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn DeveauJohn Deveau was elected3931
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRichie Hubbard2212
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAlex McIntosh2629

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1