There are many important rules for campaign financing that all candidates must follow. See Slates & Political Parties and Third-Party Advertising for the rules for these political participants.
Key Dates
| October 31, 2024 | Start of the campaign period for the 2025 Edmonton Election |
| March 3, 2025 | Deadline for filing 2024 campaign disclosure statements |
| September 30, 2025 | Deadline for filing interim 2025 campaign disclosure statements |
| December 31, 2025 | End of the campaign period for the 2025 Edmonton Election |
| January 1, 2026 | Start of the campaign period for the 2029 Edmonton Election |
| March 2, 2026 | Deadline for filing final disclosure statements for the 2025 Edmonton Election |
Contribution Limits
Candidates must submit their notice of intent before accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses.
| Municipal Candidates | School Board Candidates | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate - Self-finance | $10,000 per campaign period | $10,000 per campaign period |
| Individuals | $5,000 per year to all candidates in the municipality | $5,000 per year to all candidates in each division |
| Corporation, trade union or employee organization | $5,000 per campaign period to all candidates in the municipality | $5,000 per campaign period to all candidates in each division |
Expense Limits
Expense limits are based on the city’s population at the start of the campaign period, as published by the Government of Alberta. For the 2025 campaign period, the population of the City of Edmonton is 1,010,899.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026-2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate - Mayor | $505,449.50 | $1,010,899 | $0 |
| Candidate - Councillor | $42,120.79 | $84,241.58 | $0 |
Note: School board trustee candidates are not subject to campaign expense limits.
Candidate Campaign Disclosure Statements
Campaign disclosure statements filed by candidates are published online by Edmonton Elections in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. Residential addresses of candidates, official agents, and contributors are redacted.
The information in these disclosures is provided directly by candidates and has not been independently verified by Edmonton Elections.
Campaign disclosure statements for local political parties and slates of candidates are available in the Register of Slates and Local Political Parties. Election advertising returns are available in the Register of Third-Party Advertisers.
All individuals who submit a notice of intent must file a disclosure statement annually during a campaign period, even if they were not nominated as a candidate or withdrew their nomination before the election.
The final campaign disclosure statement for the 2025 Edmonton Election campaign period is due March 2, 2026 and must report the final surplus or deficit for the campaign period. Edmonton Elections will post the disclosure statements online once they are reviewed after the deadline.
All candidates are required to submit the following information through a completed Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (revised January 2026):
- Total contributions received and expenses incurred
- Detailed list of contributions above $50
- Total contributed out of candidate’s own funds
- Net amount raised from fundraising events
- Total amount of other revenue (for example, sale of goods)
- An itemized campaign expense report
- Transfers made to and received from a local political party, if the candidate is an endorsed member
- Review engagement (if applicable)
View the How-to Guide for Candidates for detailed instructions on completing and filing a campaign disclosure statement.
Submit Your Completed Report
By mail:
Edmonton Elections
16304 114 Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T5M 3R8
In person: dropped off at the Edmonton Elections office during office hours (9am-4pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays)
By email: elections@edmonton.ca
Fees and Penalties
Candidates who do not meet legislated filing deadlines face an automatic late filing fee of $500, and if the final 2025 statements remain outstanding for more than 10 days, public reporting of non-compliance and potential ineligibility to run in subsequent elections.
Frequently Asked Questions
All candidates who submitted a notice of intent must submit a Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement - even if they did not accept any contributions or incur any expenses.
Yes. If the fundraising event is a ticketed event, candidates can use one of two ways to calculate contributions from ticket sales:
- Determine the difference between the cost of the ticket and the value of the goods or services provided to the attendee
- Use a percentage of the ticket cost, based on the chart below.
| Cost of Ticket | Expense | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50 *not considered a contributor unless contributor requests as such | 50% | 50% |
| $50.01 - $100 | up to $25 | The balance |
| $100.01 or more | Up to 25% | Minimum of 75% |
In addition, candidates must issue receipts for contributions received at fundraising events.
Candidates who have a campaign surplus or deficit after the election must deal with the difference within 60 days of filing their disclosure statement.
If the candidate has a surplus, any or all of the funds can be donated to a registered charity. If the surplus is less than $1,000, the candidate can retain all or any portion of that amount.
Candidates with a deficit are required to eliminate the deficit within 60 days of filing their final disclosure statement. A candidate may accept contributions during this period to eliminate the deficit, or contribute up to $10,000 of their own funds.
An amended disclosure statement showing that the deficit or surplus has been dealt with must be filed within 30 days of the 60 day period.
Contact Us
Edmonton Elections
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: Closed
Email elections@edmonton.ca
Phone 780-442-8683