For candidates
Learn how to become a candidate for mayor, councillor, public or separate school board trustee.
Recent changes to Alberta election laws affect candidates in the 2025 Calgary election. We’ll provide more information as it becomes available.
Important dates
General election nomination period: Jan. 2 to Sept. 22, 2025
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Candidate information
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Learn how to become a candidate in the 2025 CCSD By-election.
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Know the rules for CCSD by-election campaign contributions and expenses.
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Learn how to become a candidate in the 2025 General Election.
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Learn about candidate advertising— from what's acceptable, signs, multi-residential properties, and voting stations.
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All candidates must submit a campaign disclosure statement to Elections Calgary.
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Know the rules for campaign contributions and expenses.
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Learn who can become election scrutineers, where they can observe, and general rules.
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Find out when results will be posted and when a recount may happen.
Candidate resources
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Learn about the nomination process, election laws and ask any questions that you have.
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Includes ward boundary maps, profiles, surveys, and community profiles.
Note: Information on this website is provided for reference only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. All political participants including candidates, local political parties, slates and third party advertisers are subject to further requirements. Political participants should refer to the Local Authorities Election Act and associated regulations and obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.
