EDMONTON – Fall is approaching, students are back at school, and Edmontonians are getting ready for the October 2013 Civic Election. Nomination Day for candidates running in the election is Monday, September 23.
The official list of those running for mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees will be posted the next day, September 24.
The City of Edmonton encourages all prospective candidates to be aware of the nomination requirements and legislation and bylaws concerning elections before Nomination Day.
If you are interested in running for office, click here or pick up a Nomination form at the Office of the City Clerk.
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Mayoral candidates have to collect at least 100 signatures from eligible voters who support their nomination. City councillor and school board trustee candidates have to collect at least 25 signatures from residents in their ward who support their candidacy.
Edmonton Elections will be hosting a series of City Council forums for all candidates between September 30 and October 10.
Three forums will be held for mayoral candidates and one forum for each of the 12 wards. The forums will be webcast live by Edmonton Elections.
School board trustee candidates will take part in individual video interviews which are posted online.
Find out who’s running in what ward by clicking on the interactive map below:
View Edmonton 2013 civic election map in a larger map
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