1998 Nova Scotia general election

1998 Nova Scotia general election

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52 seats of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly 27 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	69.47% 5.92pp
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 21 16 5 Popular vote 158,380 155,361 133,540 Percentage 35.10% 34.43% 29.60% Swing 13.86pp 16.71pp 1.49pp
Riding map of Nova Scotia showing winning parties
Premier before election Russell MacLellan Liberal Premier after election Russell MacLellan Liberal

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.