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2017 Nova Scotia general election

2017 Nova Scotia general election

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The 2017 Nova Scotia general election was held on May 30, 2017, to elect members to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

Quick Facts All 51 seats in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly 26 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...

The Liberals under Premier Stephen McNeil won re-election with a somewhat reduced majority, falling from 34 seats at dissolution to 27 seats.

Timeline

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Party standings

Results by party

27 17 7
Liberal Progressive Conservative New Democratic
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Retiring incumbents

Liberal
New Democratic
Independent

Nominated candidates

Annapolis Valley

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South Shore

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Fundy-Northeast

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Central Halifax

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Suburban Halifax

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Dartmouth/Cole Harbour/Eastern Shore

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Central Nova

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Cape Breton

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Opinion polls

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