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
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
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

Address  16304 114 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3R8

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