The Municipality of the District of Clare has called a Special Election for District 5 on October 4, 2025. Only those living in District 5 are eligible to vote in the Special Election. Use the Interactive District Map below to see if you live in District 5.
Notice of Poll
Election Day for the District 5 2025 Special Election is SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the following polling station:
| DISTRICT | ORDINARY POLLING STATIONS (Paper ballots will only be available on Election Day) |
CANDIDATES |
5 |
Clare Veterans Centre 9938 Highway 1, Saulnierville |
Steven COMEAU Susan COMEAU Gary LEBLANC |
*A map of the boundaries of electoral districts of the Municipality of Clare is available at the municipal office at 1185 Highway 1, Little Brook during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday) or by calling 902-769-2031. The map is also available via the links at the top of this page.
Dated at Little Brook, Nova Scotia, this 10th day of September, 2025
Pam Doucet, Returning Officer
Information for voters
Who can vote in municipal elections?
You qualify to vote if you meet all the following conditions:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You have been a Canadian citizen since at least the first advance polling day (September 26, 2025);
- You have been a resident of Nova Scotia since at least six months before the first advance polling day (on or before March 25, 2025);
- You are ordinarily a resident of the Municipality of Clare and have been so since immediately before the first advance polling day (September 25, 2025);
- You are not otherwise disqualified to vote in the Municipal Election.
Disqualified persons
You are considered a disqualified person for the purpose of a municipal election if you are:
- the Municipal Returning Officer
- a person serving a sentence in a penal or reform institution
- a person who has been convicted of bribery under the Municipal Elections Act in the six years preceding ordinary polling day
Voting options
The elections team is committed to ensuring that everyone can cast their vote independently. As with previous elections, a combination of Internet and telephone voting (e-voting) and paper ballots will be made available to voters for this year’s election. E-voting will be available during the advanced polls and on election day. Paper ballots will be available election day only.
Vote by advanced polling options
Voters can vote using the Internet or the phone using their PIN anytime from 8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 26, until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Eligible voters will receive a letter in September with their PIN and voting instructions.
If you need help with electronic voting, please call 902-769-2031 or visit the municipal office at 1185 Highway 1, Little Brook, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from September 26 until October 3 (during the week) and from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (Saturday, October 4, 2025).
Vote by paper ballot
Voters will be able to cast a paper ballot on Election Day, Saturday, October 4, 2025. A notice of poll will be published on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with more details on the polling station, voting hours, and candidates running for election.
Dated at Little Brook, Nova Scotia this 23rd day of July 2025
Pam Doucet
Returning Officer
Information for candidates (those who want to run for Council)
Requirements
To be a candidate in the 2025 Special Election, you must be:
- 18 years of age at the time of nomination
- a Canadian citizen
- Be a resident of the Municipality of Clare for at least six months preceding Nomination Day (on or before March 9, 2025) and continue to so reside.
Thinking of running for Council in District 5 in the 2025 Special Election? You don’t need to live in District 5 to run — you just need to have lived anywhere in the Municipality of Clare for at least six months (since at least March 9, 2025).
Resources
Are you interested in becoming a candidate in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Special Election for District 5? 
This downloadable/printable Candidate for Councillor Package for the 2025 Special Election – District 5 will assist those who are contemplating offering for municipal Councillor.
For any questions or to obtain information on becoming a candidate, please contact the Returning Officer Pam Doucet by phone at 902-769-2031 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Filing your nomination papers
Prospective candidates are asked to file their nomination papers with Returning Officer Pam Doucet by appointment on August 28, 29, September 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, or by walk-in on Nomination Day, September 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Key dates
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March 9, 2025 |
Residency required to qualify as candidate in the 2025 Special Election |
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August 28, 29 & |
Days during which candidates can file their nomination papers by appointment |
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September 9, 2025 |
Nomination Day |
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September 10, 2025 |
Last day for a candidate to withdraw from the 2025 Special Election |
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September 26 – October 3, 2025 |
Advance Polling days |
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October 4, 2025 |
Election Day |
Contact
Pam Doucet
Returning Officer
Telephone: 902-769-2031, ext. 237
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