Red Deer Elections
Red Deer Elections
Frequently Asked Questions for Candidates
All frequently asked questions for Candidates.The deadline to complete all necessary paperwork is noon on September 22, 2025. If the position you are running for requires a deposit, it must be paid by this deadline.
Yes. New this year is the requirement for candidates running for Mayor and Councillor to submit a deposit:
| Deposit | |
|---|---|
| Mayor | $100 |
| Councillor | $100 |
| Red Deer Public Schools | $ 0 |
| Red Deer Regional Catholic | $ 0 |
The deposit needs to be submitted at the same time as a candidate’s nomination papers, and can be paid:
- Certified cheque (payable to The City of Red Deer)
- Cash (please do not mail cash)
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Note: personal cheques are not accepted.
Candidates running for either school board do not need to pay a deposit.
Your deposit will be refunded to you if you’re elected to office, you withdraw your nomination, or you receive at least half of the total number of votes cast for the elected candidate in your contest.
If you’re running for Mayor or Councillor, you will require the following signatures:
- Mayor, 100 signatures
- City Councillor, 50 signatures
- School Board trustees, 5 signatures
We recommend candidates obtain more than the minimum required signatures, as some may be invalid or illegible. Signatures must be from eligible voters within the local jurisdiction you’re running in.
Digital signatures are not accepted, all signatures must be original handwritten.
No. Candidates running for the Red Deer municipal and school boards elections do not need a criminal record check.
No. The City of Red Deer does not share the voters list with candidates.