This section is intended to inform and guide potential candidates ahead of the 2025 municipal election, which will be held on Oct. 20, 2025.
The 2025 Candidate Guide to Municipal Elections is a key resource for the election process, offering general candidate information, details on Council member roles, involvement in meetings and events, nomination guidelines, and more.
For additional guidance, the Province has created a candidate's guide for running for local elected office in Alberta.
This information is intended to assist potential candidates for the 2025 Election in October 2025. It has no legislative sanction and is not inclusive of all the information related to the office of Mayor and Councillor, election procedures and election legislation. It is not a substitute for legal advice. It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant legislation.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand all legislation concerning elections and to seek legal and accounting advice from professionals or to contact Municipal Affairs regarding requirements under provincial legislation.