1984 Nova Scotia Election

Overview

The 1984 Nova Scotia Election was held on November 6th, 1984.

Result

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

Held on

November 6th, 1984

Number of Electoral Districts

52

Fixed Date

No

  • Results
  • Districts
  • Charts
  • Legislature

Result

Total ElectorsValid BallotsValid VotesInvalid VotesTurnout Rate
614,899413,536413,5361,72467.25%
PartyCandidatesSeats Won% of Seats Won% of Vote
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia514178.85%49.48%
Nova Scotia Liberal Party52611.54%31.27%
New Democratic Party5347.69%17.09%
Cape Breton Labour Party1411.92%2.01%
Independent400%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
6669236669239220
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJoan Boutilier922
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyNita Irvine2011
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGerry SheehyGerry Sheehy was elected3736

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Annapolis West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5233195233197299
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHerb Anderson2019
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGreg KerrGreg Kerr was elected2809
New Democratic PartyHoward Langille405

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Antigonish (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1081443108144313003
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaElizabeth Chisholm4854
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWilliam GillisWilliam Gillis was elected5167
New Democratic PartyWilliam Woodfine793

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Argyle

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5511265511266425
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJ Doucette2422
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaNeil LeBlancNeil LeBlanc was elected2894
New Democratic PartyLawrence Meuse195

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Bedford Musq. Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
82581582581513531
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartySusan Caldwell1468
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn Dillion1755
Cape Breton Labour PartyAlfred Nieforth82
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaKen StreatchKen Streatch was elected4953

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
77954577954510042
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyAngus Grant743
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMichael LaffinMichael Laffin was elected4586
Cape Breton Labour PartyDan MacKinnon1202
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyA Parsons1264

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1064551106455114894
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJim Jobe555
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCha Keliher3579
New Democratic PartyDonnie MacLeodDonnie MacLeod was elected4787
Cape Breton Labour PartyMichael Matheson1724

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
91863991863913234
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Cape Breton Labour PartyM Julian409
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHank Lamond1637
New Democratic PartyTom Rose709
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBrian YoungBrian Young was elected6431

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton Nova

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7319457319459735
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Cape Breton Labour PartyPaul MacEwanPaul MacEwan was elected3832
New Democratic PartyAlex MacIsaac674
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJim Neville1747
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn RYAN1066

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton South (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1201044120104416086
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn Chisholm633
Cape Breton Labour PartyKim MacEwan367
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyVincent MacLeanVincent MacLean was elected5961
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMurdock Smith5049

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton the Lakes

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89423189423111223
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn Coady3338
New Democratic PartyRichard Fogarty813
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn NewellJohn Newell was elected4635
Cape Breton Labour PartyMary Strickland156

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cape Breton West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
98034998034913444
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyTerry Crawley582
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRussell MacKinnon3925
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonnie MacLeodDonnie MacLeod was elected5035
Cape Breton Labour PartyLinda Martin261

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Clare

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6147466147467262
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyAlain Chabot269
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGuy LeBlancGuy LeBlanc was elected3094
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyChester Melanson2784

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81382681382610430
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJack CouparJack Coupar was elected3796
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyEd Lorraine3636
New Democratic PartyAllan Marchbank706

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Colchester South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5594175594178582
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBernard Gay492
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyFred Kennedy1530
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaR StewartR Stewart was elected3572

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cole Harbour

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
85922185922116470
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDennis Caveliler1614
New Democratic PartyLes Dougall1695
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDavid NantesDavid Nantes was elected5283

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
4397254397255291
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGuy BrownGuy Brown was elected2436
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDouglas Marshall1804
New Democratic PartyStanley McCormick157

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
78843178843113090
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRoger BaconRoger Bacon was elected4837
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyIra Drysdale2349
New Democratic PartyBarbara Marsden698

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Cumberland West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
4835224835226810
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyGary Gordon1845
New Democratic PartyAlexander Graham487
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGardner HurleyGardner Hurley was elected2503

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
91631591631515574
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyGerry Legere2058
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJim SmithJim Smith was elected4004
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRichard Weldon3101

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
73644373644314987
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Cape Breton Labour PartyRon Bugbee76
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPat Connolly2150
New Democratic PartyChester Sanford1938
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaLaird StirlingLaird Stirling was elected3200

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Dartmouth South-Portland Valley

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
77904577904514389
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyFred Lutley1590
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRoland ThornhillRoland Thornhill was elected4534
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDon Walker1666

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Digby

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5689255689258509
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartySusan Jamieson581
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMerryl LawtonMerryl Lawton was elected3451
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPaul Scovil1657

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Guysborough

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7612317612319264
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyA Cameron3469
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaChuck MacNeilChuck MacNeil was elected3859
New Democratic PartyElsie Richard284

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Atlantic

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
94712894712816430
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn BuchananJohn Buchanan was elected5528
IndependentArthur Canning113
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDavid Melnick1888
New Democratic PartyRene Quigley1942

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Bedford Basin

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1186144118614419664
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyPaul Fiander4024
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJoel MathesonJoel Matheson was elected5613
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAlan Weeks2224

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Chebucto

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
88103188103112519
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDan Clarke1806
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaHelen Gillis2630
New Democratic PartyAlexa McDonoughAlexa McDonough was elected4374

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Citadel-Sable Island

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
90405490405413102
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaArthur DonahoeArthur Donahoe was elected3652
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn Godfrey2524
New Democratic PartyEileen O'Connell2864

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Cornwallis

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1103139110313915759
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTerry DonahoeTerry Donahoe was elected5273
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDale Godsoe2753
New Democratic PartyTim Hill3005

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Eastern Shore

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
85995485995413839
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyPaul MacKenzie2151
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaTom McInnisTom McInnis was elected5395
New Democratic PartyKevin Wilson1053

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax Needham

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
79396479396412822
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyWalter Fitzgerald2208
Cape Breton Labour PartyBeatrice Kaizer44
New Democratic PartyMaureen MacDonald2514
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaEdmond MorrisEdmond Morris was elected3173

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Halifax St. Margarets

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89583689583614676
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyMichael Kelly1559
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJerry LawrenceJerry Lawrence was elected5141
New Democratic PartyLillian Viau2258

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
76792676792611604
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaCora EtterCora Etter was elected3730
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJack Hawkins3192
New Democratic PartyByron Radley757

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Hants West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
83273283273212846
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDewer Lindsay2535
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRon RussellRon Russell was elected4634
New Democratic PartyAlan St. Squires1158

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Inverness North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
7626317626319261
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBen Bouchard913
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJohn MacKenzie3209
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJim MacLeanJim MacLean was elected3475
Cape Breton Labour PartyNancy Thomas29

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Inverness South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5288225288226455
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Cape Breton Labour PartyLaddie Golemiec33
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDanny Graham1736
New Democratic PartyAl MacKinnon246
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaBilly MacLeanBilly MacLean was elected3273

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings North

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
73732873732811069
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge ArchibaldGeorge Archibald was elected3655
New Democratic PartyDonald Fraser1860
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBob Wilson1858

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings South

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
81062081062012196
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaPaul Kinsman3673
New Democratic PartyBob LevyBob Levy was elected3694
IndependentDoug Milligan114
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyAlan Spongale625

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Kings West (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
87232887232814805
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyTed Davis904
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyDoug McKeil2546
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGeorge MoodyGeorge Moody was elected5273

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
92572592572514882
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMaxine CochranMaxine Cochran was elected5239
New Democratic PartyAngus Fields1349
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyLinton Wendtzell2669

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
5495385495387796
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRonald BarkhouseRonald Barkhouse was elected2696
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDavid Hart1764
New Democratic PartyJanet Mooney1035

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Lunenburg West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
67032567032511214
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyMartha Laurence1106
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMel PickingsMel Pickings was elected3435
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyCarroll Young2162

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou Centre

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
98293598293516330
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBob Leahy2103
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJack MacIsaacJack MacIsaac was elected6596
New Democratic PartyKim Murray1130

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou East

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
68503268503210036
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald CameronDonald Cameron was elected4367
New Democratic PartyLarry Duchesne729
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyScott Johnston1754

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Pictou West

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6430196430198698
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyLynn Curwin-Porteous486
IndependentFranklin Fiske168
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaDonald McInnesDonald McInnes was elected3844
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBob Naylor1932

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Queens (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6110116110119651
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaJohn LeefeJohn Leefe was elected3661
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHugh Mosher1532
New Democratic PartyBill Zimmerman917

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Richmond (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
6911266911268541
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Cape Breton Labour PartyKen Covey31
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaGreg MacIsaacGreg MacIsaac was elected3262
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyRichard Mann2790
New Democratic PartyShirley McNamara828

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Sackville

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
1131572113157217862
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyJohn HolmJohn Holm was elected4555
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaMalcolm MacKay2997
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyBill McDonald3763

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Shelburne

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
83383783383712318
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
IndependentA Goreham235
New Democratic PartyLaurie Hitchens601
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyHarold HuskilsonHarold Huskilson was elected3843
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRon Leary3659

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Truto-Bible Hill

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
82063582063513019
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyAndy Belliveau945
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaRonald GiffinRonald Giffin was elected5008
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyKirby Grant2253

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Victoria-The Lakes (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
4921214921216287
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaFisher HudsonFisher Hudson was elected2498
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyElmourne MacKinnon1960
Cape Breton Labour PartyBernice MacLean76
New Democratic PartyFraser Patterson387

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1

Yarmouth (NS)

Valid VoteInvalid VotesValid BallotsInvalid BallotsElectors
89503489503412424
Party NameCandidateElectedVotes
New Democratic PartyBrian Doucette795
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova ScotiaAlex McIntoshAlex McIntosh was elected4400
Nova Scotia Liberal PartyJ Mooney3755

Attributes

Acclamation No
Incomplete Data No
Electorial Formula SMP
District Magnitude 1