Municipal Elections: When do they happen?
Municipal elections occur every four years. The next municipal election will be held on October 20, 2025.
Municipal By-Elections occur when
- A council member steps down from Council and the seat becomes vacant
- A seat is unfilled in the first election
2025 Municipal Elections Important Dates
Please refer to the table below for important deadlines and dates related to the 2025 municipal elections.
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION(S) |
| Candidate Nomination Deadline | Monday, September 22 at 12:00 pm | County of Northern Lights Administration Office 600 7 Ave NW, Manning |
| Candidate Withdrawal Deadline | Tuesday, September 23 at 12 pm | County of Northern Lights Administration Office 600 7 Ave NW, Manning |
| Advance Polling Day | Thursday, October 9 10 am - 8 pm | Refer to the County Voter Info page for location based on your ward. |
| Advance Polling Day | Saturday, October 18 10 am - 8 pm | Refer to the County Voter Info page for location based on your ward. |
| Election Day | Monday, October 20 10 am - 8 pm | County of Northern Lights Administration Office 600 7 Ave NW, Manning |
| Official Declaration of Results | Friday, October 24 12 pm | County of Northern Lights Administration Office 600 7 Ave NW, Manning |
| Mandatory MUNIS 101 Training & Orientation Meeting | Monday, October 27 9 am - 4 pm | County of Northern Lights Administration Office 600 7 Ave NW, Manning |
| Organizational and 1st Council Meeting | Tuesday, October 28 9 am - 4:30 pm | County of Northern Lights Administration Office 600 7 Ave NW, Manning |