Running for Office

Key Dates

Election Day: Monday, October 21, 2013 is Election Day for the 2013 Edmonton General Election

Nomination Day (for all elected positions): Monday, September 23, 2013

Please Note: Information on this site provides an overview, but is not a substitute for the detail contained in legislation.

Nomination, Election Legislation & Bylaws

Candidates are responsible for understanding all legislation and bylaws concerning elections, as well as the requirements for nomination.

Access the nomination forms for the 2013 Election and learn more about the nomination requirements, legislation and bylaws.

Elected Positions

City Council and School District Trustee elections are held on the same day, use the same ballot and are overseen by the City’s Returning Officer.

Term of Office

New for 2013: As per Section 10 of the Local Authorities Election Act, the term for all elected candidates will be now be four years.

In the 2013 General Election, Edmontonians will elect:

• Chief Elected Official (Mayor): One (1) candidate elected city-wide.
  • Nomination Instructions and Nomination Form
  • What to Expect as Mayor
  • Council Compensation
  • Campaign Contributions and Expenses
    
• City Council: One (1) candidate is elected from each of the city’s 12 wards.
  
  • Nomination Instructions and Nomination Form
  • What to Expect as Councillor
  • Council Compensation
  • Campaign Contributions and Expenses
    
• Edmonton Public School Board: One (1) School Board Trustee is elected from each of the 9 Public School District Wards.
  • Nomination Instructions and Nomination Form
  • What to Expect as an Edmonton Public School District Trustee
  • Edmonmton Public School Board Bulletin for Trustee Candidates
  • New for 2013: Campaign Expenses and Contributions
  • EPSB Trustee Candidate Forums
    
• Edmonton Catholic Separate School District: One (1) School Board Trustee is elected from each of the 7 Catholic Separate School District Wards.
  • Nomination Instructions and Nomination Form
  • What to Expect as an Edmonton Catholic Separate School District Trustee
  • Edmonton Catholic School District Bulletin for Trustee Candidates
  • New for 2013: Campaign Expenses and Contributions
  • ECSD Trustee Candidate Forums

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