Running for Office

Please Note: Information on this site provides an overview, but is not a substitute for the detail contained in legislation.  All candidates are responsible for understanding the legislation and bylaws concerning elections.

Key Dates

Election Day: Monday, October 21, 2013

Official Candidate List

Campaign Sign Information

Please review Campaign Signs, Campaigning Restrictions and the Letter from Community Standards regarding information for campaign sign regulations.

Elected Positions

New for 2013: Term of Office

The term of office for all elected candidates will now be four years.

Chief Elected Official (Mayor)

One (1) mayor candidate elected city-wide.

• Election Legislation and Bylaws
• Campaign Contributions and Expenses
• Candidate Forums
• What to Expect as Mayor
• Council Compensation

Ward Councillors

One (1) councillor candidate is elected from each of the city’s 12 wards.

• Election Legislation and Bylaws
• Campaign Contributions and Expenses
• Candidate Forums
• What to Expect as Councillor
• Council Compensation

Edmonton Public School Board Trustees

One (1) School Board Trustee candidate is elected from each of the 9 Public School District Wards.

• Election Legislation and Bylaws 
• Edmonton Public School Board Bulletin for Trustee Candidates
• New for 2013: Campaign Expenses and Contributions
• Candidate Forums
• What to Expect as an Edmonton Public School District Trustee

Edmonton Catholic Separate School District Trustees

One (1) School Board Trustee candidate is elected from each of the 7 Catholic Separate School District Wards.

• Election Legislation and Bylaws  
• Edmonton Catholic School District Bulletin for Trustee Candidates
• New for 2013: Campaign Expenses and Contributions
• Candidate Forums
• What to Expect as an Edmonton Catholic Separate School District Trustee

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