The next Edmonton Election will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 when voters will elect:
- 1 Mayor
- 1 Councillor for each of the 12 City of Edmonton wards
- 1 Edmonton Catholic Schools Trustee for each of the 7 wards or 1 Edmonton Public Schools Trustee for each of the 9 wards
A complete list of candidates is available on Open Data or as a .
Who can Vote
You can vote in the upcoming Edmonton Election if you are:
- At least 18 years old
- A Canadian citizen
- A resident of Edmonton on Election Day
To determine if you are an Edmonton resident please review section 48 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
When to Vote
There will be multiple voting opportunities for you to vote in the upcoming Election:
- Election Day: October 18. Voting stations will be open from 9am until 8pm
- Advance Voting: October 4 to 13, 1-7pm including Thanksgiving Monday (October 11). The number of Advance Voting Stations has been doubled to 12 or one per ward and voters are encouraged to vote in advance to avoid the busy crowds on Election Day.
- Special ballot: According to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), special ballots are available to voters who are unable to vote at an Advance Voting station or on Election Day because of: disability, absence from the local jurisdiction (city of Edmonton) or being a Returning Officer, Deputy Returning Officer, Substitute Returning Officer, constable, candidate, official agent or scrutineer who may be located on Election Day at a voting station other than that of the voter’s place of residence. The application form is available at edmonton.ca/specialballot.
Where to Vote
Please use the Find Your Voting Station tool to find out where to vote during the Advance Vote period and on Election Day.
What to Bring
When you visit a voting station you must bring a piece of identification that has your name and residential address.
