Elections
The next municipal general election will be held on October 20, 2025. Nominations are accepted as of January 2, 2025.
2025 Municipal Election
Welcome to Brazeau County’s Elections webpage. The next Municipal Election will be held on October 20, 2025. On this page you will find information geared toward prospective candidates, as well as general information for voters.
Information will be updated throughout 2025 as Election Day approaches. Candidates and voters should also watch for information in the Brazeau County News, Brazeau County social media channels and local media.
Anyone with questions relating to the 2025 Municipal Election can also contact the returning officer at election@brazeau.ab.ca or 780-542-7777.
KEY ELECTION DATES
January 2, 2025 – Campaign period opens. Nomination papers can be dropped off Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brazeau County Administration Office.*
January 6, 2025 – Nomination and candidate information packages will be available for pickup at the Brazeau County Administration Office. Electronic copies available on this webpage or by request at election@brazeau.ab.ca.
September 22, 2025 – Nominations close at 12 p.m. No nominations accepted after 12 p.m.
September 23, 2025 – Candidates may withdraw their nomination by 12 p.m., provided more than the required nominations for the position have been received.
September 23, 2025 – At 12 p.m. the returning officer will announce that an election shall be held for all positions where more nominations have been received than vacancies available. The Returning Officer shall also announce any positions that have been acclaimed.
October 20, 2025 – Election Day. Voting stations shall be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Unofficial results may be posted by the Returning Officer once counting is complete.
October 24, 2025 – Official election results posted by 12 p.m.
October 27-31 – New Council orientation and swearing in
November 3, 2025 – Organizational Meeting
November 4, 2025 – First Council meeting for new Council
*Prospective candidates are asked to contact Returning Officer Courtney Whalen at 780-542-7777 prior to dropping off nomination papers.
Election Information Packages Available
Considering running for municipal council can be a big decision with lots of things to consider. To help prospective candidates Brazeau County has put together nomination/candidate information packages.
Packages include high level information about responsibilities of elected officials, campaigning, Election Day and the Local Authorities Election Act. The packages also include relevant bylaws and policies about Council remuneration and meeting procedures.
These information packages are not intended to be a complete guide for candidates. It is a candidate’s responsibility to become familiar with the Local Authorities Election Act and make sure they are following all necessary regulations. Copies of the Act are available through Alberta King’s Printer, or on request to the returning officer.
Hard copy packages are available at the front desk of the Brazeau County office. Digital copies of the handbook only are available on Brazeau County’s election webpage. The County’s bylaws and policies can also be accessed on its website at brazeau.ab.ca.
For any questions prospective candidates are asked to contact the returning officer at election@brazeau.ab.ca or 780-542-7777.
Electoral Divisions
The following map indicates where each division is located within Brazeau County. A larger version of this map and Individual Division boundary maps can be viewed from the links below.
