Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions regarding the election process, please review some of the frequently asked questions and answers below.
Please contact election@stalbert.ca with any further inquiries.
Registration, Nomination and Campaign
The Campaign Period for the 2025 St. Albert Municipal Election runs from October 31, 2024 to December 31 2025.
Candidates may raise funds for their election campaigns during this time.
The nomination period for the 2025 St. Albert Municipal Election runs from January 1, 2025 to September 22, 2025.
If you wish to run for office, you must complete the nomination process by completing the required forms and collecting signatures from residents.
To be eligible to be nominated as a candidate, an individual must be:
- At least 18 years old on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
- A Canadian citizen.
- A resident of the City of St. Albert for the six consecutive months immediately preceding Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
- A resident of St. Albert on Election Day (October 20, 2025).
- Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under sections 22, 23 and 23.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
No.
A deposit is not required for either process.
No.
Submitting a notice of intent is one step in the process and does not mean you have been nominated and will appear on the ballot.
Once a prospective candidate’s notice of intent submission is complete and they are added to the Register of Candidates, they can accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses.
To become a nominated candidate and appear on the ballot, a candidate must complete the nomination process during the nomination period from January 1, 2025 to September 22, 2025.
No.
The City of St. Albert does not require a form. Candidates intending to run must notify the Election Office via email at election@stalbert.ca.
The Register of Candidates is a record of all candidates who have given notice to the City of St. Albert that they intend to seek nomination for office in the next general election, as required by the Local Authorities Election Act.
No.
Contributions to municipal election candidates are not tax deductible.
Yes.
Rural Municipalities of Alberta and ABMunis created a guide for prospective Council candidates: Running for Municipal Office | rmalberta.com
Alberta Municipal Affairs' website has additional information on election processes: Municipal Elections Overview | alberta.ca
Please check back regularly as information on this page is subject to change and/or additional information may be posted. This information is provided as a courtesy to candidates and the City of St. Albert is in no way responsible for errors or omissions. Please consult the Local Authorities Election Act as a comprehensive guide to the election and the changes within. It is the responsibility of the candidate to read and understand the legislation and bylaw(s) concerning this election.Related Pages
Last edited: January 12, 2026