ELECTION 2025: CAMPAIGN ROUNDUP - DAY 1

Campaign Roundup - Day 1:

• While there’s no official “writ drop” in civic elections, today is nomination day. So, we’re calling this Day 1 of our Campaign Roundup.
• Nominations closed at noon today, but there may be some last-minute additions to the list that the City hasn’t processed yet. We’ll be sending out more information about the candidates soon. Voters will elect their Mayor, City Council, and School Board Trustees. If you aren’t certain which ward you live in, you can find out here.
• The municipal election takes place on Monday, October 20th. Advance voting will take place from October 7th to 11th. If you haven’t already registered to vote, you can still do so at the polling station. For a list of what you’ll need to bring with you to vote, you can visit the Edmonton Elections website.
• This is the first year that Edmontonians will see political parties on the ballot. There are two registered parties - Better Edmonton and PACE. There is also a slate (Yeg1st) and many independent candidates.
• Speaking of parties, Mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell announced that his Better Edmonton party will go dormant after the October 20th election, shelving its branding and infrastructure. He emphasized that this move is strictly for the election and will not affect Council operations.
• Edmonton Mayoral candidates are divided on whether City employees should return to downtown offices full-time or continue with hybrid work. Some, like Omar Mohammad and Rahim Jaffer, argue that a full return could boost productivity and help revitalize downtown, while others, including Andrew Knack, emphasize that hybrid work agreements and broader issues like safety, housing, and a nighttime economy are more important for downtown’s vibrancy.