Every four years Strathmore holds a Municipal Election where residents elect a Mayor and six Councillors. In Strathmore, Council members are elected at-large, which means the Mayor and Councillors represent the entire population. Strathmore does not have wards, voters in the town may choose up to six candidates for Council, and one candidate for Mayor.
Town of Strathmore - Municipal Election Bylaw No. 24-18
The last election was held October 18, 2021 to determine the 2021-2025 Strathmore Town Council.
The next general election will be Monday, October 20, 2025.
Nomination Period: January 1, 2025 – September 22, 2025
Nomination Day Deadline: September 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Election Day: October 20, 2025, polls will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Other Key 2025 Election Dates*
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| October 31, 2024 | Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act in effect. Campaign period for 2025 Election begins. Candidates may submit a Notice of Intent to Run. |
| January 1, 2025 | Nomination period begins. |
| March 3, 2025 | 2024 campaign disclosure statements are due. |
| May 1, 2025 | Election advertising period begins. |
| August 21, 2025 | Election signs for municipal candidates may be put up. |
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September 22, 2025 |
Nomination Day. Nominations close at noon. |
| October 20, 2025 | Election Day. Election advertising period ends. |
| October 22, 2025 | Deadline for applications for a recount based on concerns at voting station. |
| October 24, 2025 | Councillor onboarding, orientation, and training sessions begin. |
| October 26, 2025 | Deadline for applications for a threshold recount (0.5%). |
| October 27, 2025 | Last day for election signs to be removed. |
| November 3, 2025 | Council Organizational Meeting |
| November 10, 2025 | Elector deadline to apply for a judicial recount. |
| December 31, 2025 | Campaign period ends. |
| January 1, 2026 | Campaign period for 2029 election begins. |
| March 2, 2026 | 2025 campaign disclosure statements are due. |
*Dates subject to change. The website will be updated as new information becomes available.
For election related inquiries, please email elections@strathmore.ca
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Legislative changes for the 2025 Municipal Election |
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On October 18, 2024, Municipal Affairs proclaimed the Municipal Statutes Amendment Act which made several amendments to the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The amendments related to municipal elections came into effect on October 31, 2024. Key Legislative Changes (Effective October 31, 2024)
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