Candidate Information

The Notice of Intent to Run process is new for the 2025 municipal election. Prospective candidates must file the Notice of Intent for Run form with the Election Office before accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses. Once the Election Office receives your completed form, your name will be added to the Register of Candidates on the City’s website.

The campaign period for the 2025 municipal election is October 31, 2024 until December 31, 2025.

Candidates must follow the election finance rules set out in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

Where there are any changes to the information provided in the Notice of Intent to Run, the candidate must notify the Election’s Office within 48 hours.

No. Submitting a Notice of Intent to Run is one step in the process and does not mean you have been nominated and will appear on the ballot.

Once a prospective candidate’s Notice of Intent to Run submission is complete and they are added to the Register of Candidates, they can accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses.

To become a nominated candidate and appear on the ballot, a candidate must complete the nomination process during the Nomination Period from January 1 to September 22, 2025.

The Register of Candidates is a record of all candidates who have given notice to the Camrose Election Office that they intend to seek nomination for office in the next general election, as required by the Local Authorities Election Act.

No, a deposit is not required when filing a Notice of Intent to Run.

Candidates are required to file a disclosure statement with the Election Office, on or before March 1 of each year, if contributions were received in the previous year. If contributions are collected and/or expenses incurred in 2024, a disclosure statement must be filed on or before March 1, 2025. For contributions collected and expenses incurred in 2025, a disclosure statement must be filed on or before March 1, 2026.

In accordance with changes as part of Bill 54, candidates who have received contributions beginning on January 1 and ending on July 31 of the election year must file a campaign disclosure statement for that period by September 30 of the general election year. 

Fillable Disclosure Statement Form (Must Print to Sign)

Submit completed and signed form to the Returning Officer at elections@camrose.ca.

TIP: Make sure to keep complete and detailed records of your contributions and expenses. This will be important for completing your disclosure statement(s).

Thinking about running for Camrose City Council? Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta are hosting webinars from April to September to help potential candidates learn what it takes. Hear from other councillors, understand the time commitment, and get key insights before election season. Find and register for a session here. Do you want more information about running for municipal office? Find more information and resources here.

Economic Developers Alberta - Economic Development for Elected Officials: Gain an overview of economic development's key points and understand the pivotal role elected officials play in empowering communities to achieve economic objectives.

The City of Camrose Election Bylaw outlines campaign signage regulations.