Edmonton Elections is the nonpartisan entity responsible for independently and impartially administering Edmonton’s municipal and school board trustee elections.
A division of the City’s Clerks Office, Edmonton Elections operates in accordance with provincial legislation and municipal bylaws.
Provincial Legislation
The Government of Alberta provides the legal framework for local elections and by-elections through the Municipal Government Act, Education Act and Local Authorities Election Act.
The Local Authorities Election Act regulates local and school board election procedures, including candidate nominations, voting and vote counting processes, election finances and reporting requirements.
City of Edmonton Bylaws
The Edmonton Election is guided by the City of Edmonton Elections Bylaw, which empowers the Returning Officer to designate voting stations and approve advance voting and special ballots. Other City of Edmonton bylaws provide rules for campaign signage, ward boundaries and uses of public spaces.
School Board Trustees
Because conducting an election is a complex and expensive process, Edmonton Elections administers joint elections for school trustees on behalf of Edmonton’s 2 major school boards, the Edmonton Public School Board and the Edmonton Catholic School District.
Campaigning activities build support for a candidate. Individuals may campaign as candidates if their notice of intent has been received by Edmonton Elections or if they have completed the nomination process.
While campaigning in public places is allowed for the most part, candidates must be aware of some restrictions.
- In a virtual space
- On private property (with the agreement of the property owner)
- Through election advertising
- In and around a voting station during advance voting and on Election Day. This includes:
- Canvassing for votes
- Displaying signage
- Wearing campaign materials such as pins and t-shirts
- On Edmonton Public Schools property and Edmonton Catholic Schools property
- In City Hall as per the City Hall Public Space Use Policy
- In City of Edmonton facilities as per the Reserving City Facilities policy. City Facilities are any facility booked or maintained by the City of Edmonton, including recreation centres, parkland and open spaces and sportsfields.
Candidates, official agents and campaign workers may wish to access apartment buildings, condo buildings and mobile home parks to campaign and distribute campaign materials.
Candidates should review section 52 of the Local Authorities Election Act and, if possible, seek legal advice to understand their obligations.
Candidates may distribute campaign literature or attempt to speak to residents in a common area of the building such as a hallway. Candidates are not entitled to enter private or secure areas of a multi-unit building or enter individual suites.
Edmonton Elections advises candidates to connect with property managers prior to embarking on campaign activities in multi-unit buildings or mobile home parks.
Property managers are asked to work with candidates and their designates to accommodate campaign activities in multi-unit residences. This may involve the distribution of campaign literature or door knocking, where permitted by the property manager.
Access to Multi-Unit Residences
Before accessing multi-unit buildings, candidates should obtain Form 11: Candidate or Official Agent Proof of Identification for Section 52 Access signed by the Returning Officer. This form confirms that an individual is an official candidate or an official agent of a candidate.
How to Submit Form 11:
Download and Complete: Fill out the top section of the Form 11 with the individual’s full name, address, and role.
Email to Edmonton Elections: Send the partially completed form to Edmonton Elections at elections@edmonton.ca for verification.
Receive Final Copy: Once your information is verified, Edmonton Elections will return the form to you, signed by the Returning Officer. Please allow 3 business days for processing.
Candidates are responsible for providing campaign workers with a Form 12: Campaign Worker Proof of Identification when accessing a multi-unit residence. This confirms that the individual is campaigning on behalf of an official candidate.
Residents have the right to request to see Form 11 or Form 12.
Signage on Private Property
Signage may be displayed on private property with the permission of the property owner and provided it complies with Zoning Bylaw requirements regarding placement and size. Call 311 for more information.
Some condo buildings do not allow signage even when the unit is privately owned. Check your condo building regulations.
Signage on Road Right of Way
Candidates may place campaign signs on City of Edmonton road right-of-way beginning on the Monday following Labour Day (September 8, 2025), and have three days to remove the signage after Election Day (October 23, 2025).
Signs must be compliant with the Terms And Conditions For The Placement Of Free Standing Election Signs On City Road Right-Of-Way.
City of Edmonton regulations prohibit candidates from using City of Edmonton, Edmonton Elections, Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools logos.
The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) prohibits the development of materials that appear to be a form of ballot approved by the Returning Officer, essentially a mock ballot.
Community Standards manages signage on road right-of-way. Residents can call 311 for more information or to file a complaint.
Complaints of this nature that are received by Edmonton Elections will be sent to the appropriate contact. The use of hate speech or discriminatory language should be reported to the Edmonton Police Service.
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Edmonton Elections
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Email elections@edmonton.ca
Phone 780-496-8008
Address 16304 114 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3R8