There are many important rules for campaign financing that all candidates must follow.
Contribution Limits
- Candidates must submit their notice of intent before accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses
- A bank account must be opened in the candidate's name once contributions total more than $1,000
Municipal Candidates | School Board Candidates | |
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Candidate - Self-finance | $10,000 per campaign period | $10,000 per campaign period |
Individuals | $5,000 per year to all candidates in the municipality | $5,000 per year to all candidates in each division |
Corporation, trade union or employee organization | $5,000 per campaign period to all candidates in the municipality | $5,000 per campaign period to all candidates in each division |
Expense Limits
- Expense limits are based on the city’s population at the start of the campaign period
- Visit as the Alberta government's website for more information
2024 | 2025 | 2026-2027 | |
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Candidate - Mayor | $505,449.50 | $1,010,899 | $0 |
Candidate - Councillor | $42,120.79 | $84,241.58 | $0 |
Note: School board trustee candidates are not subject to campaign expense limits.
Contact Us
Edmonton Elections
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Closed
Email elections@edmonton.ca
Phone 780-496-8008