The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and Local Political Parties and Slates Regulation allow local political parties and slates of candidates to participate in Edmonton municipal elections.

A local political party is an organization with a fundamental purpose to participate in public affairs by endorsing one or more candidates in a local jurisdiction and supporting their election. Local political parties are required to register with Edmonton Elections before accepting contributions or incurring campaign expenses.

A slate is a group of two or more candidates with the fundamental purpose to support the election of the slate’s candidate members. Slates cannot accept contributions, but may incur shared campaign expenses in accordance with the regulations.

Registered slates of candidates and local political parties will be listed in the Register of Slates and Local Political Parties. This public register includes the names of any endorsed or member candidates, as well as the campaign disclosure statements.

Register of Slates and Political Parties

The following slates and political parties have registered with Edmonton Elections. Any changes to the registration information, such as a change in candidates or contact information, must be reported to Edmonton Elections within 30 days. Updates can be sent by email to elections@edmonton.ca.

Applicant Applicant Type Registration Date Registration Status Cancellation Date

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Note: This list updates once daily.

Registration Process

How to Register a Political Party

To register a political party, applicants can fill out the Local Political Party Registration Form and provide the following:

  • List of Members Supporting Registration: Membership Form containing the names, addresses and signatures of at least 1,000 party members who are eligible electors in Edmonton and support the party’s registration.
  • Candidate List: A list of candidates endorsed by the party who meet specific legal requirements under the Local Authorities Election Act.
    After registration, local political parties are required to submit an additional candidates list:
    • Within 30 days of any changes to the endorsed candidates
    • By November 1 of the year before the general election
    • On or before Nomination Day for a general election or by-election
  • Purpose Statement: A statement from the Local Political Party leader or principal officer declaring the party’s purpose to participate in public affairs by endorsing candidates
  • Corporate Registry Search: A copy of a corporate registry search confirming the applicant is not a prohibited entity
  • Statement of Assets and Liabilities: A financial statement dated no more than 90 days before the application date, signed by the party’s chief financial officer

How to Register a Slate of Candidates

To register a slate of candidates for the 2025 Edmonton Election, applicants can fill out the Slate of Candidates Registration Form, which includes:

  • Endorsement by all member candidates
  • Address(es) where records are maintained and communications are addressed

Submitting Applications for Registration

Registration packages for slates and local political parties must be submitted to Edmonton Elections in person at 16304 114 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB.

Email Edmonton Elections to schedule an appointment to submit an application for registration.

Upon receipt, Edmonton Elections will review the application and provide confirmation that the requirements have been met.

Campaign Financing

The campaign period for the 2029 Edmonton Election is January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029. See Campaign Financing & Disclosures for the campaign finance rules and disclosure statements for candidates.

Contribution Limits

 Local Political PartiesSlates
Individuals$5,000 per year to all registered parties in the municipality$0
Corporation, trade union or employee organization$5,000 per year to all registered parties in the municipality$0

Expense Limits

Expense limits are based on the city’s population at the start of the campaign period, as published by the Alberta government.

  2024 2025 2026-2027
Local Political Party - Per ward contested $42,120.79 $84,241.58 $0
Maximum (12 wards) $505,449.50 $1,010,899 $0
Slate Expenses split equally among candidates

Campaign Disclosure Requirements

The campaign period for the 2025 Edmonton Election ended on December 31, 2025. The final campaign disclosure statement for the 2025 campaign period is due March 2, 2026.

All slates registered during the campaign period are required to submit a Slate of Candidates Disclosure Statement form, including: 

  • The total amount of shared campaign expenses
  • The amount allocated to each candidate member
  • An itemized campaign expense report
  • An itemized list of shared expenses
  • Review engagement (if applicable)

All local political parties registered during the campaign period are required to submit a Local Political Party Campaign Disclosure Statement (revised January 2026), including: 

  • Total contributions received and expenses incurred
  • Surpluses or deficits
  • Detailed list of contributions above $50
  • Net amount raised from fundraising events
  • Total amount of other revenue (for example, sale of goods)
  • Transfers made to and received from the party's endorsed candidates
  • An itemized campaign expense report
  • Review engagement (if applicable)

All requirements are outlined in the Local Authorities Election Act.

Disclosure statements may be submitted by:

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a political party’s registration package be publicly available?

After registration, packages are available for viewing by appointment with Edmonton Elections only. Please note that the personal information of members will not be redacted. Visitors are not permitted to make copies, take photos or take notes during the viewing.

Can candidates for school board trustees run as a member of a slate or be endorsed by a local political party?

No, only Mayor or Council candidates can run as part of a slate or be an endorsed candidate by a local political party.

Can municipal political parties be affiliated with provincial or federal political parties?

No. Local political parties must be separate and distinct from federal and provincial political parties. This is a requirement outlined in the Local Authorities Election Act.

Also, local political parties cannot receive campaign contributions from provincial or federal political parties.

Do candidates need to declare their affiliation with a local political party when they submit their notice of intent to run?

No. Candidates declare their endorsement by a political party or membership in a slate of candidates when filing their nomination package.

The registered local political party or slate is responsible for informing Edmonton Elections of any changes to their candidate list, and must provide a final candidate list to Edmonton Elections no later than Nomination Day.

What are the responsibilities of a local political party or candidate regarding contribution limits? How do they know if a contributor has donated to other candidates or parties and possibly exceeded the limit?

Candidates and local political parties are responsible for:

  • Informing prospective contributors of the contribution rules
  • Not asking for or accepting any anonymous or unauthorized contributions
  • Maintaining separate campaign finances and records
  • Providing receipts to contributors 

Contributors are responsible for: 

  • Making sure they are eligible to contribute, and that the contribution will not exceed their personal limit
  • Only contributing funds that belong to them
Can parties make changes to their disclosure statements?

If any information in a filed disclosure statement changes, or if the party becomes aware of an inaccuracy or omission, the party must file a supplementary statement with Edmonton Elections within 30 days.

Can local political parties start fundraising before registering with Edmonton Elections?

No. A local political party must register with Edmonton Elections before accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses.

Will campaign disclosure statements be publicly available?

Yes. All disclosure statements are available in the Register of Slates and Local Political Parties.

Contact Us

Edmonton Elections

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: Closed

Email  elections@edmonton.ca

Phone  780-442-8683

Address  16304 114 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3R8