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Elections Calgary

For voters

For voters

When, where and how to vote in the 2021 Calgary Election.

Learn about candidates, important dates, find your ward and what identification you will need, and more voter information.

Candidates

View candidates for the 2021 Calgary general municipal election.

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Elections eNewsletter

The Elections Calgary eNewsletter has information for candidates, third party advertisers, job-seekers and the public.

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Important dates for voters

October 4 to 10 - Advance voting

October 18 - Election Day

When and where to vote

ID requirements   

Find your ward

Ward boundaries have changed for 2021 General election. The ward you vote in may be different than your current ward. Confirm your ward. Click the "Find your ward" button to go to the ward look up map.

Find your ward

Voter information

Calgary General Election

2021 Candidates

Find out who is running for mayor, councillor and school board trustee.
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Find your ward

Some ward boundaries have changed. Confirm which ward you vote in.
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Who can vote

Who can cast a vote for mayor, councillors and school board trustees.
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When and where to vote

When and where to vote during the advance vote and on Election Day.
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ID requirements

Identification needed to vote.
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Accessible voting

Voting assistance, transportation, and special voting options.
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Special ballot (mail-in) voting

If you are unable to vote on Election Day, request a special (mail-in) ballot.
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What's on the ballot

Council members, school board trustees, Senator and referendum questions.
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Learn more about

COVID-19

COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place for The City of Calgary’s 2021 General Election to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission among workers, campaign volunteers, candidates and voters.

Learn more about COVID-19 safety here.

Donating to a campaign

Contributions to a campaign cannot be made until the individual has filed their nomination papers and is an official candidate. A candidate must issue a receipt for each contribution they receive.

Learn more about donating to a campaign.

Election advertising

Roadside campaign signs

All roadside campaign signs must comply with The City’s Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw 29M97 (Section 8). If you have concerns about roadside campaign signs, please contact 311.

Campaigning in or near a voting station

Voters have a right to vote in an environment that is protected from outside influence. Candidates are not allowed to campaign, advertise or influence votes in and on the property surrounding a building used as a voting station. If you have a concern about a campaigning activities occurring in or on the property surrounding a building used as a voting station, please contact 311.

Election security

Elections Calgary is committed to safe, secure and accessible election. Nothing is more important to us than maintaining voter confidence and ensuring an unbiased and accurate election. We have many processes set up to ensure the integrity and security of the election.

Learn more about election security.

Financial disclosure

All candidates, regardless of being self-funded or accepting contributions, and third party advertisers are required to file a disclosure statement after the election with the municipality and/or school division in which they sought election or advertised.

2017 Disclosure of Campaign Finances

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