Election for the County of St. Paul Council
The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) governs the nomination, voting, and election process. Some provisions of the Act have changed since the 2021 election, impacting both voters and candidates. The Province is still releasing resources reflecting these changes. The County of St. Paul will continually update this page as resources are provided.
Before filing your papers, please call the County Administration office at 780-645-3301 to book an appointment with the Director of Corporate Services.
The 2025 Municipal Election will be held on October 20, 2025.
Resources for Candidates
Nominations for the 2025 Municipal Election opened on January 1. County ratepayers running for Reeve-at-Large or Division Councillor can file their nomination forms at the Administration Office during office hours until September 22 at noon (during office hours only).
Prospective candidates must:
- complete Form 4, Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance, containing signatures from Five Electors eligible to vote.
- provide a $100 deposit (cash, certified cheque payable to the County of St. Paul No. 19, or with debit/credit card).
- complete Form 5, Candidate Financial Information.
Additionally, candidates must be eligible to vote in the election and have been a County/Division resident for the six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day.
NEW: A Notice of Intent to Run must be filed with the County prior to accepting or expending any campaign funding. Additionally, the County is required to maintain a register of candidates who have given their notice of intent, which can be found below.
Following the election, all candidates are required to file Form 26, Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (whether or not they receive any financial contributions towards their campaign) on or before March 1, 2026.
Elector Register Required
The County is requesting residents' assistance to ensure the accuracy of the Elector Register.
Due to legislative changes, municipalities are now required to prepare a Permanent Electors Register of residents in the municipality who are eligible to vote.
Visit VoterLink to register, update your information, or simply verify that you are registered. The information collected and shared will only be used to verify the identification of an elector when compiling or revising the Permanent Electors Register.
Residents are eligible to vote if they meet the following criteria:
- is at least 18 years of age,
- is a Canadian citizen, and
- resides in Alberta and their place of residence is in the County of St. Paul on election day.
Voting Options
Advance Vote
Advance votes are held to allow electors who are unable to vote on Election Day to cast their ballots early.
- For all Divisions
- St. Paul Legion
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday October 9, 10, 11
- 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day
- For Divisions 1, 2, and 3 only
- Elk Point Seniors Centre
- Saturday, October 11
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Election Day (October 20)
Polling stations will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Division 1
- Elk Point Seniors Centre
- Heinsburg Seniors Hall
- Division 2
- Elk Point Seniors Centre
- Stoney Lake Community Hall
- Division 3
- Lac Bellevue Hall
- St. Paul Legion Hall
- Division 4
- Cork Hall
- St. Paul Legion Hall
- Division 5
- Ashmont Legion Hall
- Boscombe Community Hall
- Division 6
- Mallaig Seniors Centre
- St. Lina Community Hall
2025 Municipal Election Candidates
The individuals listed below are candidates for October 20 Municipal Election. The list was last updated on May 2, 2025.
Those who have filed a "Notice of Intent to Run" may accept campaign contributions and/or incur campaign expenses, in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. Those who have filed a "Nomination" have been nominated as a candidate and can begin campaigning for election on October 20, 2025.
| Name of Candidate | Candidate Position and Division, if applicable | Filing Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Wirsta, Kevin | Reeve | Notice of Intent to Run: April 30, 2025 |
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Marcoux, Marc 780-614-8644 | [email protected] |
Councillor, Division 3 |
Notice of Intent to Run: April 8, 2025 Nomination: April 8, 2025 |
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Michaud, Gerald 780-645-8473 | [email protected] |
Councillor, Division 3 |
Notice of Intent to Run: May 2, 2025 Nomination: May 2, 2025 |
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Miller, Ed 780-210-0159 | [email protected] |
Councillor, Division 6 |
Notice of Intent to Run: May 1, 2025 Nomination: May 1, 2025 |
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Dechaine, Louis [email protected] |
Councillor, Division 6 (Incumbent) |
Notice of Intent to Run: June 13, 2025 |
The official election results will be shared in the table below following the Municipal Election.
REEVE-AT-LARGE
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DIVISION 1
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DIVISION 2
| Results will be posted following the October 20 election. |
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DIVISION 3
| Results will be posted following the October 20 election. |
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DIVISION 4
| Results will be posted following the October 20 election. |
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DIVISION 5
| Results will be posted following the October 20 election. |
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DIVISION 6
| Results will be posted following the October 20 election. |
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