ElectionsNB provides information and resources for prospective candidates here, including candidate nominations kits.
To find out if you or someone else is eligible to be a candidate, see this page.
For information about advertising and campaign rules, see this page.
To read an FAQ from that answers the questions below, see this page:
- How do I become a candidate?
- I want a copy of the List of Electors.
- I work for the federal government, can I be a candidate?
- I work for the provincial government, can I be a candidate?
- What area will I represent as a candidate?
- Can a candidate running in local government or district education council elections accept a donation?
- How much may I spend on campaign advertising?
- Is election advertising permitted on election day?
- What are the advertising restrictions on election campaigns?
- Is there a fee that needs to be paid in order to run as a candidate?
- What are the rules regarding signs?
- When are we able to start campaigning/advertising for the candidates?
- When is the opening for nomination day?
- Who are the candidates in the election and how can I get in touch with them?
- Can I work for the election if I am a relative of a candidate?
- Is it legal for the local candidate to offer rides to the polling station?
- When is the closing date for nominations?
- I have a complaint about candidate signs.
- Who is, or is not, allowed to be at the polls on polling day?
