Candidate Information

The nomination period is now open! Candidates must file their nomination papers by noon on Monday, September 22, 2025. Prospective candidates must schedule a time with the Town's Returning Officer to submit the following:

• Notice of Intent (Required before accepting contributions or incurring expenses): Recent legislative changes now require candidates to file a notice of intent with the location of their campaign records and details of their financial institution(s) for their campaign. Important: Submitting a Notice of Intent does not mean candidates have to declare whether they are running for Mayor or Council. This information will be made public once candidates officially file their Nomination Papers.
• Nomination Form: Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance - Candidate's Financial Information 2025
• Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement - Recent legislative changes now require all candidates to file a campaign disclosure statement in accordance with Section 147.4 of the Local Authorities Election Act, on or before September 30 of a year in which an election is to be held, for contributions received between January 1 and July 31 of that year. Candidates must also file a disclosure statement by March 1 of each year for contributions received in the previous year. Failure to do so could result in a $500 fine. It is the candidate’s responsibility to file the appropriate forms as indicated in the Local Authorities Election Act.

The Town of High River Municipal Election Bylaw 4632/2024 requires that candidates provide:

• Signatures of at least 15 electors who reside within the Town
• A criminal record check completed within 3 months of submission

To learn more about candidate requirements and the application process please read our Candidates Guide: Running for Municipal Office in High River

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