Red Deer Elections
Red Deer Elections
Frequently Asked Questions for Voters
All frequently asked questions for Voters.The general municipal and school boards election will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025. Advance voting opportunities will happen October 14-18, 2025. Polling station information will be available soon.
Citizens will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the following offices:
| Available Positions |
Office |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mayor |
| 8 | Councillor |
| 7 | Trustee of Red Deer Public School Division |
| or | |
| 7 | Trustee of Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division |
Click here to see candidate profiles for those running in the election. Note that Register of Candidates list includes everyone who has submitted a Notice of Intent, while the Official Candidates below indicates who has completed the nomination process.
In order to vote, you must prove your identity and address by showing government issued identification containing your photograph, current address and name.
Someone who knows you can vouch for your address only.
Learn more about Elector Eligibility, Identification and Vouching.
Advance voting days are October 14-18.
An elector whose name is contained in the permanent electors register and who is unable to vote at an Advance Vote or at the voting station on Election Day may apply to vote by Special Ballot.
You can apply for a Special Ballot Package between August 1, 2025, and October 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more and to request a Special Ballot Package.
No. Electors can only vote in one school board election of their choice.
Yes, property ownership is not a determining factor on who can vote. All citizens who meet the eligibility to vote requirements, as per the Local Authorities Election Act, are eligible to vote.
Learn more about voter eligibility at Elector Eligibility, Identification and Vouching.
No. Your place of residence must be within the city of Red Deer on Election Day to meet voter eligibility criteria.
No, you may be a resident of only one place at a time for the purposes of voting under Local Authorities Election Act.
If a person has more than one residence, the person shall designate one place of residence for the purposes of the Local Authorities Election Act in the following order of priority:
- the address shown on the person’s driver’s licence or motor vehicle operator’s licence issued by or on behalf of the Government of Alberta or an identification card issued by or on behalf of the Government of Alberta;
- the address to which the person’s income tax correspondence is addressed and delivered;
- the address to which the person’s mail is addressed and delivered.
Yes, you must be a Canadian citizen. You must also be:
- At least 18 years old;
- A resident of Alberta and your place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction where you are voting on election day.
To determine whether you are eligible to vote, see Local Authorities Election Act.
Learn more about Elector Eligibility, Identification and Vouching.
Yes, all voters must be on the Permanent Electors Registry. Voters are encouraged to register in advance to speed up the voting process at the polling station.
Go to voterlink.ab.ca to register to vote or confirm your information is correct. If you are not registered ahead of time, electors will be required to register in person at the polling station and will be required to sign a declaration.
You may also register by phone:
- 310-0000 then dial 780-427-7191
To learn more about registering to vote click here.
The City has measures in place to ensure residents’ information is protected. The City does collect some information from residents to support the administrative requirements of the local authorities election process. All personal information collected during the election is managed in compliance with the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is destroyed soon after the election.
Yes. Elections Red Deer is hiring temporary election workers for the 2025 Municipal General Election.
If you're interested in joining our team, visit our Election Employment page to learn more about the available positions and to apply.
Yes, a registered elector who is unable to cast their ballot at an Advance Vote or on Election Day may apply for a Special Ballot Package.