Municipal Election

Yellowhead County 2025 Municipal Election will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025.

This webpage is a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about elections, whether as a candidate or a voter. It provides useful content, including answers to frequently asked questions about local authority elections, a straightforward guide to the election process, and essential tips for candidates to succeed in their campaigns.

On Monday, October 20, 2025, Yellowhead County voters will elect:
One (1) Mayor
Eight (8) Councillors. One Councillor for 8 Divisions

2025 Municipal Election Important Dates:

  • January 1, 2025:  Office Closed
  • January 2, 2025:  Nominations Open
  • September 22, 2025:  Nominations Close
  • TBA: Advance Polls
  • October 20, 2025:  Election Day
January 1, 2025 – First Day of Nomination Period 
  • Note: County Offices will open beginning January 2, 2025, to accept nomination papers.  
  • The nomination period runs from January 1, 2025, to September 22, 2025, at 12:00 P.M.
  • Coming Soon: Candidate information packages, including all necessary forms for submitting nomination papers, will be available to download from our website and can be picked up at the Edson & Wildwood Offices during office hours.
  • Candidates can file nomination papers anytime during the nomination period with the Returning Officer during office hours.
September 22, 2025 – Nomination Day 
  • Nomination papers must be filed by 12:00 P.M.

October 20, 2025 – Municipal Election Day 

Register to Vote – NEW

Voters will be required to register to vote in Municipal Elections as per the changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (Bill 20 – Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024).  The voter’s list will be provided to the County under a Data Sharing Agreement with Elections Alberta.

Voters are encouraged to register to vote by visiting Elections Alberta in advance of the election.

For more information on the election, contact the Returning Officer
or Phone 780-325-3782
Toll-Free 1-800-814-3935

The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting elections for local governments.

Elections will be conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other applicable municipal bylaws and policies.

Additional information governing the Council Municipal Governance Act :

The Municipal Government Act* (PDF Online version) (HTML version)
You can also purchase a printed copy of the Municipal Government Act at The Alberta King’s Printer.
*(Recently amended, new file coming soon at The Alberta King’s Printer.)