The information on this page is intended to provide resources for candidates for Mayor and ward Councillor and to answer the questions most frequently asked. It is not a replacement for legal advice. It is the responsibility of each candidate to be familiar with the legislation. Copies of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Municipal Government Act are available at:

Alberta King's Printer
Website: Alberta King's Printer

The campaign period for the 2025 municipal election is October 31, 2024 until December 31, 2025.

Candidate eligibility

You are eligible to run in the 2025 municipal election if you are:

• At least 18 years old
• A Canadian citizen
• A resident of Strathcona County for the six consecutive months before nomination day (for Mayor), and a resident of the ward (for Councillor)
• Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act

Notice of intent to run

The notice of intent to run process is new for the 2025 municipal election. Prospective candidates must file the Notice of intent to run (174.8 KB)  form with the Election Office before accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses. Once the Election Office receives your completed form, your name will be added to the register of candidates on Strathcona County's website. 

Candidates must follow the election finance rules set out in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

Candidates are required to file a disclosure statement with the Election Office, on or before March 1 of each year, if contributions were received in the previous year. If contributions are collected and/or expenses incurred in 2024, a disclosure statement must be filed on or before March 1, 2025. For contributions collected and expenses incurred in 2025, a disclosure statement must be filed on or before March 1, 2026.

TIP: Make sure to keep good records of your contributions and expenses. This will be important for completing your disclosure statement(s).

How to be nominated as a candidate

Nominations can be filed starting January 2, 2025. If you wish to appear on the ballot for the 2025 municipal election, you must file the following with the Election Office:

Required

• Nomination paper and candidate's acceptance form
• $100 deposit
• Candidate financial information form

Optional

• Candidate information and release
• Official agent information and release

The Election Office will add the forms that need to be submitted to this page, before January 2. We encourage you to book an appointment before arriving to file.

More resources for candidates

Strathcona County will publish a guide for candidates on this page before the nomination period begins on January 2, 2025. 

Alberta Municipal Affairs has additional information for candidates on their website.

If you have any questions about the rules for running for election, contact Alberta Municipal Affairs at:

• Phone: 780-427-2225
• Email: ma.advisory@gov.ab.ca