New Democratic Party candidates, 2008 Canadian federal election Nova Scotia – 11 seats Nova Scotia – 11 seats

| Riding | Candidate | Gender | Residence | Occupation | Votes | _ | Rank_ | Biographical_notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore—St. Margaret`s | Gordon S. Earle | M | Upper Tantallon | Retired Public Servant | 13456 | 33.7 | 2nd | Earle is the former federal MP for Halifax West (1997–2000). Has run in this riding unsuccessfully in 2004 and 2006. |
| Sydney—Victoria | Wayne McKay | M | Sydney | Teacher | 8559 | 24.4 | 2nd |  |
| West Nova | George Barron | M | Bear River | Paramedic | 7097 | 16.9 | 3rd | Barron was born near Paris, Ontario, he has been a paramedic for 22 years. He was nominated on October 28, 2007. |