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The next General Election will be held on Monday October 16, 2017.

Voters will elect:

  • 1 Mayor
  • 1 Councillor for each of the 12 City of Edmonton wards
  • 1 Edmonton Catholic School District Trustee for each of the 7 wards
  • 1 Edmonton Public School District Trustee for each of the 9 wards

For general voting information, voting opportunities, voter accessibilty and accommodations, and voter education and outreach (Request a Presentation), explore the tabs located below.

Who is Running for Election?

Candidates do not become official until Nomination Day: Monday September 18, 2017
View who has filed Notice of Intent to run for election.

Election Day Starts at 9AM

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October 16, 2017

General Voting Information

Voter Eligibility

Eligibility required by legislation to vote.

Authorized Identification (ID)

Authorized ID required by legislation to vote (Acceptable Identification).

Voting Time for Any Employees

Time allotted by legislation for any employee to vote.

Voting FAQ

Frequently asked questions about voting in the 2017 General Election.

Voting Opportunities

Advance Voting Opportunities

The Advance Vote will take place October 4 - 13, 2017 in six locations throughout the city.

Voting on Election Day

Voting in your ward on Election Day (October 16, 2017).

Special (Mail-in) Ballots

Special (Mail-in) Ballot process will be available August 1, 2017.

Voter Accessibility

Senior Accommodation Facilities

On-site voting for care facility residents who are unable to attend a regular voting station.

Voter Assistance & Accommodations

Voting opportunities and options for those who require assistance or accommodation to vote.

Advance Voting Opportunities

The Advance Vote will take place October 4 - 13, 2017 in six locations throughout the city.

Voter Education & Outreach

Voting: Step by Step

Voting at an Edmonton Election voting station is a three step process.

Where to Vote Card

Where to Vote cards will be delivered to all Edmonton homes in early October 2017.

Understanding Voter Needs

Identifying barriers and implementing recommendations from the Understanding Voter Needs report.

Voter Guides & Request a Presentation

Voter Guides and request a presentation about voting, outreach or accessibility.
Filed Campaign Disclosures Official Candidates & Forums

Filed Campaign Disclosures

Campaign Disclosures for candidates who ran in previous General Edmonton Elections and By-Elections.

Candidates Forums

Edmonton Elections will be hosting a series of candidate forums. Official candidate list will be available after Nomination Day (September 18, 2017). 

Related Documents

Local Authorities Election Act

School Act

City of Edmonton Election Bylaw

Edmonton Election Regulation

Related Links

Alberta Municipal Affairs

Edmonton Catholic School District

Edmonton Public School District

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For More Information

City of Edmonton
Elections and Census Office
16304 - 114 Avenue
Edmonton, AB 
T5M 3R8

Telephone 780-496-8008
Fax 780-498-7058
Email elections@edmonton.ca
Website http://edmonton.ca/election

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