With nominations now closed, the candidate list for the 2025 Municipal and School Board Elections has been finalized. This October, Red Deer residents will cast their votes for Mayor, City Councillors and School Board Trustees. Voters in surrounding areas will also head to the polls to elect Catholic School Board Trustees, depending on their ward.
The complete list of confirmed candidates – including candidate bios and contact information – are now available online at elections.reddeer.ca/for-voters/whos-running/.
“This is an exciting time for our city, and we encourage all eligible voters to take time to learn about the individuals seeking to represent them,” said Jessica Robinson, Returning Officer.
Residents are encouraged to:
- Review candidate bios and priorities.
- Attend local forums or debates.
- Ask questions of candidates and stay engaged.
Please note that Elections Red Deer does not coordinate election forums but provides an online space for hosts to publish their events and for candidates and the public to learn about these opportunities. Learn more at https://elections.reddeer.ca/election-information/election-forums/.
Voting dates to remember:
- Advance Voting – City of Red Deer: October 14-18
- Advance Voting – Rural stations: Begins October 4
- Election Day: October 20
Voter eligibility, identification requirements, voting locations and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found at elections.reddeer.ca.