Who Can Run?

Are you thinking about running in the 2025 Red Deer Election? Find out what you need to know to run.

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 for the six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, including on Election Day;
not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.
1. Review the qualifications, ineligibility and disqualification for the office you are running for in the Local Authorities Election Act
2. 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.

For more information about the nomination process, visit the Nomination Process page.

Election Fact:

All candidates must declare campaign contributions and expenses and the resulting surplus or deficit by using Form 26 - Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement. For more information check out Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement section.