Election

The next municipal election for the City of Camrose is October 15, 2029.

Information for Candidates

*The Province has passed the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 which makes changes to two pieces of municipal-related legislation: the Local Authorities Election Act and the Municipal Government Act (MGA) which came into force on October 31, 2024.*

We thank you for taking the time to learn about this exciting opportunity to run for City Council that plays an important role in working with our community to support diverse needs and shape its future. Learn more about key information for candidates in the upcoming election and the next steps you will need to take as you move forward with your candidacy.

Campaign Period: The campaign period for the 2029 City of Camrose Municipal Election runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029.

Nomination Period: The nomination period for the 2029 City of Camrose Municipal Election runs from January 1, 2029 to September 17, 2029.

Before completing your Notice of Intent or Nomination Papers, please confirm eligibility.

To be eligible to be nominated as a candidate, an individual must be:

  • At least 18 years old on Nomination Day (September 17, 2029).
  • A Canadian citizen.
  • A resident of the City of Camrose for the six consecutive months immediately preceding Nomination Day (September 17, 2029).
  • A resident of Camrose on Election Day (October 15, 2029).
  • Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under sections 22, 23 and 23.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

Prospective candidates must understand the full extent of their legislated obligations. The information contained on our site is provided as a guide, we encourage prospective candidates to seek independent legal advice as required. Individuals are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria in the Local Authorities Election Act prior to submitting a notice of intent. 

Note: Please check back regularly as information on this page is subject to change and/or additional information may be posted. This information is provided as a courtesy to candidates and the City of Camrose is in no way responsible for errors or omissions. Please consult the Local Authorities Election Act as a comprehensive guide to the election and the changes within. It is the responsibility of the candidate to read and understand the legislation and bylaw(s) concerning this election.

The notice of intent is a legislated requirement and is different than the nomination process. 

Notice of Intent Overview

Candidates can only accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses once they have submitted a notice of intent to run in the City of Camrose Municipal Election. A notice of intent will be reviewed by the Election Office and is only complete once the candidate has been added to the Register of Candidates.

  • A notice of intent can be submitted any time during the campaign period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029. 
  • A notice of intent and being added to the Register of Candidates is not a substitute for completing the nomination process which starts January 1, 2029, and closes at 12 noon on Nomination Day, September 17, 2029. 
  • After January 1, 2029, candidates can submit their nomination forms and notice of intent at the same time. Nomination forms must be submitted with a notice of intent if you plan to accept contributions or incur expenses.

Campaign Disclosure Statements

Candidates are required to file a disclosure statement with the Election Office, on or before March 1 of each year. Download the campaign disclosure expense form.

Please refer to the Local Authorities Election Act and visit the Municipal Affairs website for additional information.