Red Deer Elections

The campaign period for the 2029 municipal election is January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029.

Prospective candidates must file the form with the Election Office and the form must be filed before accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses. Once the Election Office receives your completed form, your name will be added to the register of candidates on Red Deer Elections website. 

Candidates must follow the election finance rules set out in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

Review more information about reporting your contributions and expenses, under the Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement section.

TIP: Make sure to keep good records of your contributions and expenses. This will be important for completing your disclosure statement(s).

Withdrawing a nomination

A candidate may withdraw their nomination as a candidate:

• before 12 noon on nomination day (close of nomination period), or
• within 24 hours after the close of the nomination period, if more than the required number of candidates for the office are nominated.

Withdrawals must be filed with the Election Office in writing. 

A prospective candidate can submit their notice of intent any time during the campaign period.

How to Submit your Notice of Intent

1. Fill out the Notice of Intent (pdf) in full.
2. Submit the completed form to the Returning Officer in one of the following ways:

• • Email: elections@reddeer.ca 
  • In-Person:
    Attention: Red Deer Elections Office
    City Hall 4914 - 48 Avenue Red Deer, T4N 3T4
  • Mail:
    Attention: Red Deer Elections Office
    Box 5008 Red Deer, AB, Canada T4N 3T4

Notify the Elections Office if there are any changes to the information provided on this form.

See the Register of Candidates to view who has already submitted a notice of intent.

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