1967 Nova Scotia Election

Overview

The 1967 Nova Scotia Election was held on May 30th, 1967.

Result

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

Held on

May 30th, 1967

Number of Electoral Districts

43

Fixed Date

No

Election Notes

Note : Data on electors, vote totals, rejected votes, etc. were in error. RAs made changes to reflect the Hardcopy records. Perhaps it is worth it to investigate why the data were originally in systematic error (another source?)

  • Results
  • Districts
  • Charts
  • Legislature

Result

Total ElectorsValid BallotsValid VotesInvalid VotesTurnout Rate
27,063341,814341,8141581,263.03%
PartyCandidatesSeats Won% of Seats Won% of Vote
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia443780.43%49.78%
Nova Scotia Liberal Party46715.22%41.82%
New Democratic Party2624.35%8.26%
Independent200%0.15%

Legislature Composition

Vote Share by Political Parties

Seats Won by Political Parties

Seats Share by Political Parties

Annapolis East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5106335106336263
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMalcolm Balcom2240
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn MarshallJohn Marshall was elected2866

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Annapolis West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
4319334319335627
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaKenneth Green1981
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPeter NicholsonPeter Nicholson was elected2338

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Antigonish (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6418466418467304
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam Gillis3196
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaW MacKinnonW MacKinnon was elected3222

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6383466383467869
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam Boudreau1313
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMichael LaffinMichael Laffin was elected3565
New Democratic PartyTom O'Leary1505

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
95599559
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJames Aitchison3048
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaNeil FergusonNeil Ferguson was elected5094
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam O'Leary1417

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1040210402
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTom McKeoughTom McKeough was elected5574
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAlexander O'Handley3318
New Democratic PartyGerald Yetman1510

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Nova

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
60966096
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaPercy GaumPercy Gaum was elected2873
New Democratic PartyPaul MacEwan1394
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyTom Miller1829

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton South (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1026510265
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
IndependentAngus Currie169
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald MacNeilDonald MacNeil was elected4843
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCharles O'Connell3944
New Democratic PartyCharles Palmer1309

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87888788
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJeremy Ackerman1178
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaEdward MansonEdward Manson was elected3862
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAllan Sullivan3748

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Clare

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
42254225
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBenoit ComeauBenoit Comeau was elected2384
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHector Pothier1841

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
2928429284
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyArthur Benedict507
New Democratic PartyCecil Delaney509
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGeorge Pulsifer5344
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaG SmithG Smith was elected8485
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRobert StanfieldRobert Stanfield was elected9091
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCharles Sutherland5348

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula DMP
District Magnitude 2

Cumberland Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
36193619
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJ Daborn160
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaStephen PykeStephen Pyke was elected2437
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCharles Sarson1022

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
80048004
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn Burbine536
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHoward Furlong3053
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJames LangilleJames Langille was elected4415

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
43354335
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRuth Fullerton1698
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge HenleyGeorge Henley was elected2506
New Democratic PartyShirley Spicer131

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
98619861
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaCharles Clarke4301
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGordon HartGordon Hart was elected4906
New Democratic PartyPerry Romayne654

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth South-Portland Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
90379037
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaI AckerleyI Ackerley was elected4552
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEileen Stubbs3694
New Democratic PartyBruce Wallace791

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Digby

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
49194919
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBaden Powell2524
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPhillip WoolaverPhillip Woolaver was elected2395

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Guysborough

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
59795979
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDonald Gillis2825
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAlex MacIsaacAlex MacIsaac was elected3154

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Atlantic

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
83878387
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPercy Baker3556
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn BuchananJohn Buchanan was elected4507
New Democratic PartyCharles Grineault324

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Chebucto

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
99109910
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyKeith Jobson503
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyK Richard4253
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJames VaughanJames Vaughan was elected5154

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Citadel-Sable Island

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
86108610
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyM Gillman317
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRobert Matheson3522
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald SmithDonald Smith was elected4771

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Cobequid

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1060610606
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn Cruickshank5143
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaG FitzgeraldG Fitzgerald was elected5463

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Cornwallis

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
96799679
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRichard DonahoeRichard Donahoe was elected5458
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyClarence Gosse4221

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Eastern Shore

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
84918491
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaNelson Gaetz3682
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDuncan MacMillanDuncan MacMillan was elected4201
New Democratic PartyJames Yetman608

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Needham

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
69616961
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBuddy Daye355
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaCecil Moore3252
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGerald ReganGerald Regan was elected3354

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax St. Margarets

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
94069406
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAlex McKinnon3910
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDugger McNeilDugger McNeil was elected5030
New Democratic PartyPeggy Prowse466

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
51795179
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyNorma Casey2482
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJ EttingerJ Ettinger was elected2697

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
72467246
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRobert Lindsay3481
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaNorman SpenceNorman Spence was elected3765

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Inverness (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1520115201
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAlfred Davis3680
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam MacIsaac3571
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaNorman MacLeanNorman MacLean was elected3994
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam MacLeanWilliam MacLean was elected3956

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula DMP
District Magnitude 2

Kings North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
61666166
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyVictor Cleyle2759
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaVictor ThorpeVictor Thorpe was elected3407

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
39993999
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaEdward HaliburtonEdward Haliburton was elected2515
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBruce Trenholm1484

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings West (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
73887388
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyFrank Bezanson3522
New Democratic PartyRalph Loomer247
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGordon TidmanGordon Tidman was elected3619

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
82188218
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWalton Cook3760
New Democratic PartyEarl Croft229
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge LohnesGeorge Lohnes was elected4229

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
37593759
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyFred Porter Jr.1659
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMaurice ZinckMaurice Zinck was elected2100

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
51285128
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHarley SpenceHarley Spence was elected2564
New Democratic PartyWilson Touchie168
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCarroll Young2396

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1004810048
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn MacDonald3846
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald MacLeodDonald MacLeod was elected5416
New Democratic PartyJohn Markie786

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
56245624
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyLloyd MacDonald2748
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaThomas MacQueenThomas MacQueen was elected2876

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
48114811
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEdward Snow1674
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHarvey VeniotHarvey Veniot was elected3137

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Queens (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
57035703
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyG Day2413
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaKen JonesKen Jones was elected3290

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Richmond (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
51405140
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRudolph Boudreau2086
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGerald DoucetGerald Doucet was elected3054

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Shelburne

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
70207020
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyAubrey Harding638
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJames HardingJames Harding was elected3271
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHarold Huskilson3111

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Victoria-The Lakes (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
36963696
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDuncan Buchanan1663
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaFisher HudsonFisher Hudson was elected2033

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Yarmouth (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1883918839
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
IndependentWillard Allen329
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEarle Maberley3699
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJ Mooney4463
New Democratic PartyBeniot RobichaudBeniot Robichaud was elected5003
New Democratic PartyGeorge SnowGeorge Snow was elected5345

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data Yes
Electorial Formula DMP
District Magnitude 2