Red Deer Elections

All candidates must be eligible to vote in the election and must be:

• at least 18 years old,
• a Canadian citizen,
• a resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for the six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day;
• not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.

Review the qualifications, ineligibility and disqualification for the office you are running for:

Please see the Candidate Handbook (pdf) for details on qualifications, ineligibility, and disqualification. 

Candidates are subject to further requirements outlined in the Local Authorities Election Act. Candidates are advised to refer to the Local Authorities Election Act and if required, obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.

Familiarize yourself with the Office you are interested in running for:

Please see the Candidate Handbook (pdf) for the Office of Councillor for the City of Red Deer.

All candidates are required to complete:

• Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance (pdf); and
• Form 5 - Candidate Financial Information (pdf).  

Forms must be submitted to the Returning Officer before 12 noon on Nomination Day (March 25, 2024). There is no deposit that is required to file your nomination papers for the office that you are running for.

Optional: Biography
Candidate biographies are optional; however, a biography does provide the voters the reason why you are running for office, what you hope to accomplish when in office and the qualities that make you the best candidate.

A form will be provided to all candidates to collect their candidate profile. You may prepare the following information in advance:

• Biography / About me (500 characters, approximately 90 - 100 words)
• Platform description / Top priorities (250 characters or less)
• Website address
• Social media accounts links
• Contact information (e.g. campaign email and telephone number)

Candidates will be contacted to submit their candidate profile for publishing on this website.

A person may file a nomination to become a candidate for the by-election, within the period beginning on January 23, 2024 until 12 noon on Nomination Day (March 25, 2024).

All candidates must file their nomination papers (Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance (pdf) and Form 5 - Candidate Financial Information (pdf)) with Returning Officer by 12 noon on Nomination Day (Monday, March 25, 2024). There is no deposit that is required to file your nomination papers for the office that you are running for.

Contact us to make an appointment with the Returning Officer to file your nomination papers.