Candidate Resources
Roles, responsibilities, and nomination process
Election 2025 Information Guide for Candidates
The Election 2025 Information Guide for Candidates contains information on pertinent legislation, candidate eligibility, nomination procedures, campaigning, voting procedures and all forms to complete your nomination. This information is not a replacement for consulting the actual legislation or obtaining legal advice.
Nomination Process
To become a candidate, individuals must follow and complete the nomination process, which can be broken down into the following four steps:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of elected officials
- Confirm eligibility to run
- Submit your notice of intent
- File your nomination papers
Candidate Resources
Explore the following links:
Roles & Responsibilities
Alberta Municipal Affairs has produced a four-part video series to help prospective candidates prepare for election in an Alberta municipality.
If you're considering running as a candidate, you'll likely find these videos highly useful.
Additional Election Resources
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