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Voting in the Election

Important Voting Info

The next General Okotoks Municipal Election is Monday, October 20, 2025.

  • You won’t be getting an election package in the mail—and that’s okay! You don’t need one to vote. Just remember to bring valid ID with you when you go to vote!
  • Need to vote by Special Ballot? Learn more about requesting a package

Learn about voter eligibility, acceptable identification and when and how to vote in the next Okotoks municipal election. It is important to understand how to register to vote and what is acceptable ID, as these are new provincial requirements.

To learn more about who is running, visit the full list of candidates at the link below.

List of Candidates

Who Can Vote?

To vote in the 2025 municipal election, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old, and
  • Be a Canadian citizen, and
  • Be a Town of Okotoks resident on Election Day, and
  • Show proper identification (as outlined below).

Voter Identification

You will be required to have a valid ID in order to vote. 

Registered voters: 
If you registered to vote via Voterlink prior to September 15 and your name appears on the Permanent Electors Register, you'll need to provide:

  • One (1) piece of government-issued photo ID that contains your full name and a photo (no address is required). You may also show any of the other acceptable IDs listed below.

Non-Registered Voters (or registered voters whose address has recently changed): 
There are 2 different options for showing eligible I.D. at the voting station:

  • One (1) piece of government-issued identification that contains your photograph, full name, and current address; OR
  • One (1) piece of identification containing your full name and your current address.

Voting Dates, Times and Locations

Voting by Special Ballot - NEW

Residents who are unable to vote on one of the advanced voting dates or on Election Day can request a special ballot package that can be used to submit your vote. Use the following form to submit your request for a special ballot:

NOTE: With the Canada Post strike, this service disruption will impact the ability to use Canada Post to mail special ballots for the Okotoks Municipal Election. However, we have a contingency plan to maintain accessibility and compliance for special ballots during the Municipal Election. If you need to vote by special ballot please contact the Elections Team through our online contact form or by phone at 403-938-8923 and our team will work with you to determine the best means to provide you with a special ballot package.

Special Ballot Request Form

Register to Vote – NEW

This year, you must register to vote in the municipal election. 

  • You are encouraged to register to vote in advance of the election.
  • The voters list is based on a provincially managed list from Elections Alberta. 
  • Register by September 15 to appear on the municipal voters list.
  • Voters can also register on site on Election Day at the voting station.

This is required due to changes made to the Alberta’s Local Authorities Elections Act by the Province.

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