Municipal Election 2025

A municipal election is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025.

The nomination period runs from Jan. 1 to Sept. 22, 2025.

See information below for both candidates and voters.

In conjunction with the municipal election on Oct. 20, local jurisdictions across Alberta are asked to facilitate the senate election vote by the province.

For more information regarding both the senate election please visit: Elections Alberta
 
If there is no election in your ward, but your permanent residence is in the County you can attend any voting station on Election day to vote for the provincial Senate and Referendum.
If your permanent residence is in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, or elsewhere you must vote there.

Nomination period begins Jan. 1, 2025.

Ward 1


Ward 2

Ward 3


Ward 4


Ward 5


Ward 6


Ward 7


Ward 8


Ward 9

A candidate must be eligible to vote in the election. Candidates must:

  • Be at least 18 years old,
  • Be a Canadian citizen,
  • Ordinarily resident in Alberta for the 6 months preceding Election Day (April 20, 2025)
It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they meet all the qualifications of candidacy and are eligible to run in the election as per the Local Authorities Election Act.

Nomination requirements

Candidates who seek nomination for office are required to complete the following forms and provide a deposit of $100:

Nominations must be signed by a minimum of five electors (original handwritten signatures are required). These electors must be eligible to vote in the election, and be a resident of the ward for which the candidate is being nominated on the date of signing the nomination AND on election day.

Nomination papers are to be filed at the county office during the nomination period from January 1, until noon, September 22, 2025.

All candidates are required to officially register with the municipality before they accept any campaign contributions prior to nomination day.

NOTE: All nominated candidates are required to submit Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement - Form 26 by March 1, 2026.

The Candidate Nomination Checklist can be a helpful reference.

Submitting nomination papers

There are three options for filing your nomination papers and deposit:

  • In-person by appointment
    • To file your nomination in-person, please contact the Cypress County office at (403) 526-2888 or info@cypress.ab.ca to make an appointment with the Returning Officer. 
  • Secure drop-box (24-hour) – Completed forms and deposit can be dropped off in the secure drop-box at the county office (816 2nd Ave, Dunmore).
    • Please mark your package "Election”
    • Please do not drop off cash, only certified cheques or money orders payable to "Cypress County”
    • If paying via credit or debit card:
      • Visit www.cypress.ab.ca
      • Click "Online Payments” at the top of the page to make your deposit via Option Pay (there is a small fee to complete payment this way). 
      • On the Option Pay page please enter your card details along with:
        • Payment Card Amount: $100.00
        • Type: Other 
        • Description: Election
        • Comments: Candidate's name
  • By mail or courier – Completed forms and deposit can be sent via mail or courier to:
Cypress County – Election
816 – 2nd Ave
Dunmore, AB, T1B 0K3
    • Please do not mail cash, only certified cheques or money orders payable to "Cypress County”. 
    • If paying via credit or debit card:
      • Visit www.cypress.ab.ca
      • Click "Online Payments” at the top of the page to make your deposit via Option Pay (there is a small fee to complete payment this way). 
      • On the Option Pay page please enter your card details along with:
        • Payment Card Amount: $100.00
        • Type: Other 
        • Description: Election
        • Comments: Candidates name

Candidate withdrawals

A candidate may withdraw their nomination at any time during the nomination period from January 1, until noon September 22, 2025, and up to 24 hours after the close of nominations. If, after one or more candidates have withdrawn, the number of remaining candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies available, the Returning Officer shall refuse to accept any further withdrawals.

If, at the close of nominations, the number of nominations received equals the number required to be elected, the Returning Officer shall not accept withdrawals.

A candidate withdrawing their nomination are required to provide their withdrawal in writing to the Returning Officer, including the person’s name and office for which they were nominated, and be dated and signed by the candidate.

The person’s withdrawal is effective on the date the written notice is received by the Returning Officer.
 

Disclaimer: The information provided is for the convenience of reference only. Candidates are subject to requirements as per the Local Authorities Election Act. Candidates are advised to refer to the Act for full information regarding their obligations.
 

Bylaws & legislation

Other resources

Electoral Wards

January 1 to Sept. 22, 2025Campaign and nomination period
Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
Nomination day (deadline at noon)
Last day to request a mail-in ballot
TBAAdvance vote (at Cypress County office in Dunmore)
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025Election day
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025Official results announced
TBAOrganizational meeting 
 
 
Notice of election
Will be posted here prior to Sept. 24, 2025.
Voting stations
All voting stations will be open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on election day Oct. 20, 2025.

Ward 1 (Hilda/Schuler)TBA
Ward 2 (Irvine/Walsh)
TBA
Ward 3 (Elkwater)TBA
Ward 4 (Longfellow) & Ward 5 (Dunmore/Veinerville)Cypress County office – 816 2nd Ave, Dunmore
Ward 6 (Black & White/Seven Persons)
TBA
Ward 7 (Seven Persons North/Desert Blume)
TBA
Ward 8 (Redcliff/Hwy 523 North)TBA
Ward 9 (Suffield)TBA
 
If there is no election in your ward you can attend any voting station on Election day to vote for the provincial Senate, however if your permanent residence is in Medicine Hat, Redcliff or elsewhere you must vote there.
 
Please note: You can only vote in one jurisdiction in the election, for example; if you own land or a cabin in Cypress County but live in Medicine Hat, then you can only vote in Medicine Hat. (LAEA Section 48)

Please bring identification with you to the voting station, ID requirements are detailed in the Voter Identification Requirements.
 
Advance vote 
The Advance vote will be held on (TBA) at the Cypress County Office in Dunmore. All eligible voters in Cypress County are able to complete the Senate ballot at the advance vote.