2025 Municipal Election Information

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. 

All municipalities in Alberta are required to follow the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA). Although further policies or bylaws can be created to assist the voters & candidates.

LAEA Changes - Fact Sheets
(uploaded January 13, 2025)

Levels of Government • Roles & Responsibilities
(uploaded March 18, 2025)

Information for Candidates

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).

List of Registered Candidates

There are no registered candidates at this time.

Last updated: March 3, 2025 (9:30am)

Videos about becoming an Elected Official

Life as a Municipal Elected Official - The Joy of Community Building: link

Running For Municipal Office presented by Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Alberta Municipalities: link

YourAlberta - 2025 Municipal Election for prospective candidates |A 4 Part series (NEW for 2025): link

Video from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM): Collective Series

Trials from the Trails: Helping build resiliency and supporting mental health and wellbeing for elected officials and those who work with them (Nov 2024): link

The panel shares insights and solutions to create more supportive environments for candidates seeking election to public office.

Professional Development for Elected Officials

To find out more about the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offered by Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta, click here.

If elected, are there mandatory dates after election that I must attend?

A motion was passed by Council on October 15, 2024 that mandatory Council orientation sessions will be held on October 28 and October 29, 2025 in person, provided by Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP.

In-person attendance is mandatory for all newly elected officials to align with the Municipal Government Act (MGA). 

It is expected that these days would be full days (both during the day and evening). Further details will be provided at a later date.  Please save these dates in your calendars if you should become elected.

Information for Voters & Candidates

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.

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

More information including meeting/convention dates are included in the information package.

How do I register to vote in the Town's upcoming 2025 Election?

At this time, the Town will not require voters to register on Voterlink.  Updates on how to register for the Town's upcoming election will be posted in time.

Last updated: February 5, 2025

What rules apply to municipal elections?

  • Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA): link
  • Municipal Government Act (MGA): link
  • Bylaw 2024-12: Elections Procedures: link
  • Bylaw 2025-02: Land Use Bylaw Amendment (S. 6.1.2 campaign & ad signs):  link
  • Bylaw 2025-03: Election Signs:  link

History of Voter Turnout

 
 
Election Year Population Number of Eligible Voters Voter Count
 Percentage of Voters
2004 5144 3876 1919 50%
2007 5441 4081 1725 42%
2010 5632 4224 1286 30%
2013 5844 4383 1166 27%
2017 5963 4489 1667 37%
2021 5863 4489 1383 31%


Town of St. Paul conducted a census in 2014 (6004), 2017 (5963). 
 
The Government of Canada conducted a census in the following years 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021.

The Mayoral candidate was acclaimed in 2010, 2013, & 2021.

Questions?

Questions can be directed to: 

Katlyn Kostashuk, Returning Officer (RO)
Phone:  1-403-597-6140
Email: elections@town.stpaul.ab.ca

Note:  Available in the evenings; please leave a message for daytime calls. Calls and emails will be responded to within 2 business days.

 

Aline Brousseau, Substitute Returning Officer (SRO)
Phone:  780-645-8540
Email:  abrousseau@stpaul.ca

Note: To cover only when RO is absent for an extended time.