2025 Municipal Election Information

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General Municipal Election

General Municipal Elections in Alberta are held every four years. Town of St. Paul voters elect one mayor and six councillors to a four year term. 

The Town of St. Paul is required to follow the procedures outlined in the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).  Although, further policies or bylaws can be created to assist the voters, candidates, and scrutineers alike.

What do I need to know as a potential candidate in the next election?

CANDIDATE NOMINATION INFORMATION PACKAGE

FORMS

Note: The Notice of Intent form must be completed and returned to the Returning Officer BEFORE a candidate can accept a contribution or incur a campaign expense under Section 147.22 of the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA).

2025 Municipal Election Important Dates

The list below describes important dates for voters and/or candidates.

  • January 1, 2025:  Nominations Open | Office Closed
  • January 2, 2025 (8:30am):  Nominations can be first filed to the Substitute Returning Officer by appointment at 780-645-8540
  • September 22, 2025 (12Noon):  Nominations Close
  • October 2, 2025 (7:00pm-9:00pm): Candidate Forum hosted by the St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce (Recreation Center)
  • October 10, 2025 (1:00pm-8:00pm): Advance Poll (Recreation Center)
  • October 20, 2025 (10:00am-8:00pm):  Election Day (Recreation Center)
  • October 28 & 29, 2025: 
    • 8:30am: Individual and Group photo 
    • 10:00am: Swearing-In Ceremony & mandatory Council Orientation

(Note: Attendance is mandatory for all elected officials. The Swearing-In Ceremony & Orientation will be provided by Daina Young, Partner with Reynolds Mirth  Richards & Farmer LLP)

  • November 3, 2025:  Organizational Meeting

    (Note: This meeting is strongly recommended for all elected officials to attend. This meeting typically includes selecting: auditors, solicitors, 2026 meeting schedule dates and times, and members indicating their interest and voting to see which Council Committees each member will participate in.)

More details, including the candidate nomination guide are expected to be released before nomination day.  See the question below "What do I need to know as a potential candidate in the next election?"

Why should I vote?

Every Canadian citizen has the right to vote in the election of their governments. It is how Canadians choose which leaders represent them. Voting is a responsibility that all Canadians should exercise. Your community is shaped by the outcome of an Election. Voting connects citizens with the political process and with each other. When you take part in an election and express your view, you make democracy work. Your vote matters.

What rules apply to municipal elections?

  • Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA): link
  • Municipal Government Act (MGA): link (new file coming soon)
  • Bylaw 2024-12: Elections Procedures: link
  • Land Use Bylaw (campaign & ad signs):  bylaw is scheduled to be reviewed in January 2025 by Council

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election, please reach out to: 
Aline Brousseau, Substitute Returning Officer, at 780-645-8540
Email: election@town.stpaul.ab.ca