2025 Municipal Election Information

The 2025 Municipal Election in Alberta, including Flagstaff County, will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025. 

Nomination Period

The nomination period for candidates will run from January 2, 2025 to 12:00 noon on September 22, 2025. 

During this period, nomination papers can be submitted at the Flagstaff County Administration Building Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  

In order for the nomination papers to be accepted, they must: 

  • Be complete and in the prescribed form; 
  • Include a minimum of five signatures from electors eligible to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election and be a resident within the local jurisdiction (Ward specific) on the date of signing;
  • Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance.

Candidate Information

To be eligible to run in the 2025 Municipal Election candidates must be: 

  • At least 18 years old; 
  • A Canadian citizen; 
  • A resident of Flagstaff County for the six consecutive months before nomination day; 
  • A resident of the division they are running for (see map below); 
  • Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act. 

*New* Intent to Run

The notice of intent to run process is new for the 2025 municipal election. Prospective candidates must file the notice of intent to run form at the Flagstaff County Administration Building (12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB). Once Flagstaff County receives your completed form, your name will be added to the registry of candidates list, which can be found posted at the office or on our website. 

Alberta’s Municipal Affairs has made changes to the Local Authority Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act in 2024. Flagstaff County strongly encourages anyone interested in becoming a candidate to review the amended legislation. 

Local Authorities Election Act 

Municipal Government Act 

New Electoral Boundaries