2025 is an election year for Village Council. The current Council is completing the final year of their four-year term, which ends in the fall. To help shape Glenwood’s future, dedicated candidates with diverse skills and experiences are encouraged to run for office. If you’re interested in serving your community and making a difference, review the resources below and consider putting your name forward in the upcoming election.

General Election Resources

*The next municipal general election will be held on October 20, 2025.

Nominations for the general election open January 1, 2025, and close at noon on September 22, 2025. Prospective Candidates interested in running for Village of Glenwood Council may begin campaigning at the beginning of 2025. See the resources below for information.

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Election Forms

Note: Resources are currently being updated to reflect recent changes to the Municipal Government Act and the Local Authorities Election Act.

Visit the Municipal Election Forms page on alberta.ca for a complete list of election forms used by municipal election workers and voters, as well as candidates running for office.

All candidates must complete the following forms and deliver to the Village office.

Forms 4 and 5 must be submitted at the Village Office by noon on September 22, 2025 (Nomination Day).

Form 26 must be completed by successful candidates who are elected to office by Mar 2, 2026.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Village Office at office@glenwood.ca.

Important Dates

Jan 1, 2025 Nomination period begins

Candidates must complete the following forms:

  • Form 4* – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
  • Form 5* – Candidate Financial Information
  • Form 26 – Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (successful candidates only, must be completed by Mar 2, 2026)

*Forms are currently being updated to reflect recent changes to the Municipal Government Act and the Local Authorities Election Act. See alberta.ca for updates.
Mar 1, 2025 2024 campaign disclosure statements are due (past candidates)
Apr 2, 2025 Candidate late filing fees are due (past candidates)
May 30, 2025 Amended candidate campaign disclosure statements are due (past candidates)
Aug 1, 2025 Special ballot applications open (current)
Sept 22, 2025 Close of nominations (noon)

Election advertising period begins  (candidates may put up election signage)
Sept 23, 2025 Deadline to withdraw nomination (noon)
Oct 20, 2025 Election Day
Election advertising period ends
Oct 22, 2025 Deadline for applications for a recount based on concerns at a voting station (4:00 pm)

Election signage must be removed by this date
Oct 24, 2025 The latest date in which the statement of results is announced or posted (noon)
Oct 26, 2025 Deadline for applications for a threshold recount (noon)
Nov 10, 2025 Elector deadline to apply for judicial recount
Dec 31, 2025 Campaign period ends
Jan 1, 2026 Campaign period for 2029 Municipal Election begins
Mar 2, 2026 2025 campaign disclosure statements due.
Third Party Advertising return and contributions reports due
Apr 1, 2026 Candidate late filing fees are due
May 30, 2026 Amended candidate campaign disclosure statements are due