The municipal election will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Important Dates:
- Nomination Period: January 1, 2021 to September 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
- Nomination Withdrawal Deadline: September 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
- Advance Voting Day: TBD
- Election Day: Monday, October 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Official Election results announced: October 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
- Last day to apply for a Judicial recount: November 8, 2021
Please view the menus below for more 2021 Election information:
Election Returning Officer Needed
Lethbridge County is seeking a Returning Officer to oversee and execute the Lethbridge County Municipal Election and Palliser Regional Schools trustee election on October 18, 2021.
Click the link for more information: Election Returning Officer
List of Candidates
The list of candidates will be updated regularly.
Voter Eligibility
According to Section 47 of the Local Authorities Election Act, a person is eligible to vote in an election held pursuant to this Act if the person:
- is at least 18 years old;
- is a Canadian citizen;
- has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding election day and the person's place of residence is located in the area on election day.
Click the link for more information: Voter ID Requirements
Electoral Divisions Map
Click the photo or the link to view: Electoral Divisions Map
Voting Stations
More information on voting station locations will be added soon.
Remember to bring proper identification with you to the voting station. Click the link for ID requirements: Voter ID Requirements
Information for Candidates
The Nomination Period for the 2021 Municipal Election is January 1, 2021 to September 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Lethbridge County will begin accepting Nomination forms on January 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Click the link to view: 2021 Local Election Nomination Period Notice
Click the links to view:
- Resources
- 2021 Nomination Package- contains information on how to submit a nomination form, campaign disclosure requirements, Councillor roles and responsibilities, etc. This is an important document to read prior to submitting your nomination papers.
- Q&A with the CAO- So, You Want to Run for Council- contains information on what to expect if you are elected as a Councillor
- 2021 Local Election Information from the Province of Alberta
- Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA)
- Legislation and Policies
- Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA)
- Municipal Government Act (MGA)- the MGA is the primary legislation that governs municipalities
- Lethbridge County Policy #166- Use of Municipal Resources for Election Campaigns
For more information, call (403) 328-5525 or e-mail mailbox@lethcounty.ca
