Elections
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Voter Eligibility
You are eligible to vote if you can provide authorized identification which shows that you are:
1 At least 18 years old
2 A Canadian citizen, and
3 A resident of the Village of Longview
Register to Vote
All voters must be on the permanent Electors Registry. To register to vote or check to see if you are registered to vote, visit Voterlink.
2025 Municipal Election – Election Day is October 20, 2025
Nomination period starts January 1, 2025. Due to the office being closed on January 1, Notice of Intent to be nominated may be submitted starting January 2, 2025, during regular office hours. This form is required no matter when you file your nomination papers.
Nomination papers may be submitted starting January 7, 2025. Nomination papers must be filed in person at the Village of Longview Administration Office during regular business hours. Nomination papers received by mail will not be accepted.
The nomination process includes completing all the required forms and obtaining signatures.
Nomination Period remains open until 12 noon on Nomination Day, Monday, September 22, 2025.
Individuals planning to run in the 2025 municipal election can only accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses once their Notice of Intent Form is complete.
Please check this website and the Information Handbooks regularly for updates, changes or new information.
Notice of Intent to Run
As per the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section 147.22 an individual who intends to be nominated, or has been nominated, to run as a candidate for the municipal election must give written notice to the local jurisdiction in which the individual intends to be or has been nominated. A Notice of Intent Form has been provided to assist with filing; however, an email or written notice containing ALL information will be accepted.
the full name, address and contact information of the individual;
the address of the place or places where records of the individual are maintained and of the place to which communications may be addressed;
the names and addresses of the financial institutions to be used by or on behalf of the individual as depositories for campaign contributions made to that individual; and
the names of the signing authorities for each depository.
Submit your form or written notice to the Returning Officer via email at info@village.longview.ab.ca or drop it off at the Administration Office during regular office hours.
Check Your Eligibility
To be eligible to be nominated as a candidate and run in the 2025 election you must be:
At least 18 years old on nomination day (September 22, 2025);
A Canadian Citizen;
A resident of The Village of Longview for six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day (September 22, 2025);
A resident of the Village of Longview on election day (October 20, 2025);
Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).
There are no nomination fees for Village of Longview 2025 Municipal Election Candidates
Nomination Papers
Nomination papers must be filed in person at the Village of Longview Administration Office during regular business hours. Nomination papers received by mail will not be accepted.
Candidates are required to complete and provide the following forms (the Village Office will coordinate with the Returning Officer):
1 Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidates Acceptance
2 Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information
3 Consent to Release Candidate Information
The Local Authorities Election Act requires that a candidate’s nomination papers be signed by at least five people from the Village of Longview who are eligible to vote in the 2025 municipal election. A candidate’s five signatories must be residents of the Village of Longview and be eligible voters on the date that they sign the candidate’s nomination papers. The Village of Longview suggests that each candidate obtain at least 10 signatures prior to submitting their nomination papers. This will ensure that, in the event that any of the signatures are deemed to be invalid, the candidate meets the minimum requirements of 5 valid signatures.
Candidate Resources
1 Local Authorities Elections Act
2 Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 412-18
3 Understanding Municipal Elected Roles
4 Events – Alberta Municipalities
5 Video Resource for Prospective Candidates
Candidate List
Candidates may begin filing a notice of intent to run and nomination papers for the 2025 municipal election on January 1, 2025.
Candidate Notice of Intent Nomination Papers
Candidates may withdraw their nominations up to 24 hours after the close of nominations at noon on nomination day (September 22, 2025). Candidates who have withdrawn their nominations will not be listed on this page.