Krista Gallagher is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2024 general election, representing Halifax Chebucto as a member of the New Democratic Party.

As of August 2025, Gallagher serves as the Official Opposition critic for Economic Development, Agriculture, Gaelic Affairs, and Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Electoral record

2024

vte2024 Nova Scotia general election: Halifax Chebucto
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
New DemocraticKrista Gallagher3,68253.99+2.00
Progressive ConservativeTonya Malay1,57723.12+11.31
LiberalGerard Bray1,44121.13-11.01
GreenJonathan Bradet-Legris1201.76-2.30
Total6,820
Total rejected ballots16
Turnout6,84153.60
Eligible voters12,763
New Democratic holdSwing
Source: Elections Nova Scotia