Nova Scotia · Municipality of Municipality of the County of Antigonish

How to run for Warden in Municipality of the County of Antigonish

A plain-English guide to the 2028 cycle — eligibility, deadlines, paperwork, and key local contacts for warden candidates in Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

Election day: Saturday, October 21, 2028
Population (2021)
15,101
Head of council
1 Warden
Term
4 years
Wards
10

Step 1

Are you eligible?

On the day you file your nomination paper for warden in Municipality of the County of Antigonish, you must be:

  • A Canadian citizen.
  • At least 18 years old.
  • A resident of Municipality of the County of Antigonish, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Municipality of the County of Antigonish (or the spouse of one).
  • Not legally disqualified from running.
Common disqualifications include sitting judges, sitting MPs / Senators / MPPs (must resign before filing), municipal employees (must take an unpaid leave or resign), and people serving a sentence in a penal institution.

Step 2

What does the warden do?

The Warden is the head of council in Municipality of the County of Antigonish — chairs council meetings, is the public face of the city, and votes alongside councillors on by-laws, the annual budget, and major staffing decisions.

RoleSeatsTermNotes
Warden(from council)4 years**Not directly elected.**
Deputy Warden(from council)variesChosen by council.

Step 3

The nomination process

Filing happens at the municipal Returning Officer, in person during regular office hours and on nomination day until 2:00 PM. You'll need to bring:

  • Nomination paper, signed in the presence of the clerk or a commissioner of oaths.
  • 5 nominators from eligible electors of Municipality of the County of Antigonish.
  • Government-issued photo ID showing your name and qualifying address.
  • Filing fee: $200 (refundable on financial disclosure).

Where to file

Municipality of the County of Antigonish, 285 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish, NS B2G 0B5. Nominations filed in person with the Municipal Clerk.

Step 4

Key dates — 2028 cycle

DateEvent
Aug 29Nomination period opens
Sep 12Nomination period closes (last day to file)
October 21, 2028Election day
November 10, 2028New term of council begins

Step 5

Campaign finance

Outside of Halifax Regional Municipality (which has By-law C-1100), Nova Scotia has no campaign-finance caps. Only contributions over $50 must be disclosed via Form 41.

Local

Specific to Municipality of the County of Antigonish

  • Donut around Antigonish town: the County wraps around the Town of Antigonish (home to St. Francis Xavier University); the Town is a separate municipality with its own elections.
  • Failed amalgamation 2022: the Town and County of Antigonish proposed amalgamation in 2022 but voters defeated the merger in a plebiscite. The two remain separate.
  • Acclaimed councillors 2024: three of ten districts (7, 8, 9) acclaimed in 2024 — relatively few contested races.
  • Voting method 2024: electronic plus paper at advance polls.

Ballot

Other roles on the same ballot

Voters in Municipality of the County of Antigonish also choose:

  • Councillor — One per district. Warden and Deputy Warden chosen from councillors.
  • CSAP trustee — French-language only.

Sources

Official resources

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This page is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. Always confirm details with the municipal Returning Officer and the most recent provincial candidate guide before filing. Last reviewed 2026-05-01.

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