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

When campaigning, candidates must be aware of where they may or may not campaign. For the most part, campaigning in public places is allowed. However, some restrictions apply.

Campaign Period

Only nominated candidates may campaign. These are individuals who have had their nomination paper and deposit received by the Returning Officer.

Campaigning can occur during the campaign period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Where You Can Campaign
  • In a virtual space
  • On private property (with the agreement of the property owner)
  • Through election advertising
Where You Cannot Campaign
  • 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 (LAEA s.150, 152, 152.1)
  • 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

Campaigning at Multi-unit Residences

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.

Resources

Alberta Municipal Affairs

Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA)

The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, 2020

Contact Us

Edmonton Elections

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Closed

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Email  elections@edmonton.ca

Phone  780-496-8008

Address  16304 114 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3R8

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