Red Deer Elections

Nominations will be accepted by the Returning Officer.

In previous elections, nominations were only accepted on Nomination Day. However, changes to the Local Authorities Election Act now allow the Returning Officer to accept nominations during business hours throughout the nomination period.

For the upcoming election, nominations will be accepted starting January 1, 2025, until 12 noon on Nomination Day (Monday, September 22, 2025).

Completing the Nomination Process

Once you’ve submitted your Notice of Intent form, the next step is to complete the required nomination documents. All candidates must fill out the following forms:

• Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance (available January 2024)
• Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information (available January 2024)

These forms must be filed with the Returning Officer during the designated nomination period (January 1, 2025, until 12 noon on Monday, September 22, 2025).

Required Signatures and Deposits

Eligible signatures: Persons signing a candidate’s nomination paper must be an eligible elector in Red Deer and the form must include original hand-written signatures. Digital signatures are not accepted.

Minimum signatures: It is recommended that candidates obtain more than the minimum required number of electors to sign the form in case one or more electors are not eligible to nominate.

Signed paper: This form must be signed by a Commissioner for Oaths in and for Alberta or the Returning Officer.

Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to have their papers signed by emailing elections@reddeer.ca or by dropping into Red Deer City Hall at 4914 48 Avenue.