1998 Nova Scotia general election

1998 Nova Scotia general election
← 1993 March 24, 1998 1999 →
52 seats of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
27 seats needed for a majority
Turnout69.47% Decrease5.92pp
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Russell MacLellan Robert Chisholm John Hamm
Party Liberal New Democratic Progressive Conservative
Leader since July 12, 1997 March 30, 1996 October 28, 1995
Leader's seat Cape Breton North Halifax Atlantic Pictou Centre
Last election 40 3 9
Seats won 19 19 14
Seat change Decrease21 Increase16 Increase5
Popular vote 158,380 155,361 133,540
Percentage 35.10% 34.43% 29.60%
Swing Decrease13.86pp Increase16.71pp Decrease1.49pp
Riding map of Nova Scotia showing winning parties
Premier before election

Russell MacLellan
Liberal

Premier after election

Russell MacLellan
Liberal

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The 1998 Nova Scotia general election was held on March 24, 1998 to elect members of the 57th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The Liberal party and the New Democratic Party tied in the seat count, with 19 each, while the Progressive Conservatives won 14 seats. The Liberals went on to form a minority government with the support of the Progressive Conservatives.