Election Day is Monday , October 20, 2025

 

 

Planning for the 2025 Municipal Election is underway. 

Interested in running as a candidate for Councillor?

 

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 Westlock County for the six consecutive months before nomination day and a resident of the division
• Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act

 

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
• Candidate financial information form

Optional

• Candidate information and release
• Official agent information and release

 

The Nomination period runs from January 1, 2025 through to September 22, 2025, with the deadline to submit papers being 12:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025.

Prior to Nomination Day, you must book an appointment with the Returning Officer to submit your completed nomination form. Westlock County accepts the nomination for Westlock County Council.

Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 12:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted during this time at Westlock County Administration Office (10336 106 Street, Westlock).

 

More resources for candidates

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

 

 

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View Municipal Affairs Election Information

View Candidate Expense Limits

 

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding the 2025 Municipal Election, contact our Returning Officer, 780-307-0527, or email her at elections@westlockcounty.com