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Nomination Period

The Nomination Period for the 2025 municipal election runs from January 2, 2025 to 12 p.m. on September 22, 2025.

Okotoks residents who want to run for office to become Mayor or Town Councillor must complete a number of steps before they can collect campaign contributions and be added to the ballot. The nomination process includes completing all required forms, collecting signatures from residents and paying a deposit.

STEP 1: Check Your Eligibility

To run in the 2025 Okotoks municipal election, you must meet certain criteria to be eligible. Download the How to Guide to learn more about the eligibility requirements:

Guide: Notice of Intent to Run


STEP 2: File your Notice of Intent to Run

Notice of Intent Form


STEP 3: Complete and File Nomination Papers

To become a nominated candidate and appear on the ballot, a candidate must complete the nomination process during the nomination period from January 2, 2025 to 12 p.m. on September 22, 2025.

Candidates who wish to appear on the ballot for the 2025 Okotoks municipal election are required to submit the following completed nomination papers and nomination fee:

  1. Form 4 Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
  2. Form 5 Candidate Financial Information
  3. Candidate Information and Release Form

Virtual Information Sessions & Guides

Below you'll find 3 short videos from our Elections Team to learn more about running in the election, as well as what the roles and responsibilities of Mayor and Council include.

Register of Candidates

The Register of Candidates is a record of all candidates who have given notice to the Returning Officer that they intend to seek nomination for office in the 2025 election, as required by the Local Authorities Election Act.

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