Who is Eligible to Vote

To be eligible to vote, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a Canadian citizen
  • Be a resident of the city of Edmonton on Election Day
  • Be a resident in Alberta for the six consecutive months immediately preceding election day
  • Not have voted previously in the current Election
  • Provide identification that confirms age and identity

If a candidate, a candidate's official agent or scrutineer believes a person is not eligible to vote, the objection will be noted on the Voting Register, but the person will be allowed to vote.

Voting more than once is a punishable offence under the Local Authorities Election Act. Offenders face up to 6 months of imprisonment, a maximum fine of $10,000, or both.

Population and Eligible Voters

The population numbers are from the 2009 municipal census. Eligible voter projections have been derived from the 2008/2009 municipal census

 Summary

 Population

 Eligible Voters

 Ward 1

62,625 

 47,923

 Ward 2

 67,306

 51,785

 Ward 3

 63,819

 47,155

 Ward 4

 67,811

 49,930

 Ward 5

 62,424

 46,709

 Ward 6

 70,840

 56,634

 Ward 7

 63,549

 48,990

 Ward 8

 66,196

 53,788

 Ward 9

 68,214

 51,111

 Ward 10

 61,276

 47,235

 Ward 11

 64,770

 47,298

 Ward 12

 63,609

 47,764

 Total

 782,439

 596,322

For more information:

Election & Census Services

16304 - 114 Avenue
Edmonton, AB 
T5M 3R8

Telephone 780-496-8008
Fax 780-496-7058
Email elections@edmonton.ca
Website (http://edmonton.ca/election)
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