Elections
The next municipal general election will be held on October 20, 2025. Nominations are accepted as of January 2, 2025.
2025 Municipal Election
Welcome to Brazeau County’s Elections webpage. The next Municipal Election will be held on October 20, 2025. On this page you will find information geared toward prospective candidates, as well as general information for voters.
Information will be updated throughout 2025 as Election Day approaches. Candidates and voters should also watch for information in the Brazeau County News, Brazeau County social media channels and local media.
Anyone with questions relating to the 2025 Municipal Election can also contact the Returning Officer, Jasmine Nuthall, at election@brazeau.ab.ca or 780-920-3537.
KEY ELECTION DATES
January 2, 2025 – Campaign period opens. Nomination papers can be dropped off Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brazeau County Administration Office.*
January 6, 2025 – Nomination and candidate information packages will be available for pickup at the Brazeau County Administration Office. Electronic copies available on this webpage or by request at election@brazeau.ab.ca.
September 22, 2025 – Nominations close at 12 p.m. No nominations accepted after 12 p.m.
September 23, 2025 – Candidates may withdraw their nomination by 12 p.m., provided more than the required nominations for the position have been received.
September 23, 2025 – At 12 p.m. the returning officer will announce that an election shall be held for all positions where more nominations have been received than vacancies available. The Returning Officer shall also announce any positions that have been acclaimed.
October 8, 2025 – Advance Vote at the Breton Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 15, 2025 – Advance Vote at the Brazeau County Office from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 20, 2025 – Election Day. Voting stations shall be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Unofficial results may be posted by the Returning Officer once counting is complete.
October 24, 2025 – Official election results posted by 12 p.m.
October 27-31 – New Council orientation and swearing in
November 3, 2025 – Organizational Meeting
November 4, 2025 – First Council meeting for new Council
*Prospective candidates are asked to contact Returning Officer Jasmine Nuthall at 780-920-3537 prior to dropping off nomination papers.
Special Ballots Available for 2025 Election
Special ballots will once again be available to voters for the 2025 Municipal Election.
At its meeting on July 15 Brazeau County Council approved the use of special ballots for the
October 20, 2025 election.
For 2025, changes to the Local Authorities Election Act have made special ballots open to
anyone who isn’t able to vote on Election Day or at either of Brazeau County’s advance
votes. In previous elections voters had to meet specific criteria to apply to vote by special
ballot.
Those interested in using a special ballot to vote must first apply to Returning Officer
Jasmine Nuthall at election@brazeau.ab.ca or 780-920-3537. Once the voter has been
registered a special ballot package will be sent to the address provided after nominations
have been closed and an election declared. It is the voter’s responsibility to have the
completed package, including sealed ballot, copy of identification, certification of vote,
and any other required forms, back to the returning officer by the close of voting (8 p.m.) on
Election Day.
Arrangements will need to be made with the returning officer for drop off of
special ballot packages. Any packages received after the close of voting on Election Day, or
any incomplete packages will be considered a rejected ballot.
Once a completed special ballot package is received and verified by the returning officer
the sealed ballot envelope is placed in the ballot box. Special ballots are not opened and
counted until the close of voting on Election Day.
Anyone voting by special ballot will receive a package by mail or can arrange to be picked
up in person from the returning officer at the Brazeau County Administration Office. Each
package will include instructions for voters on how to complete the package and vote.
Special ballots will be write-in and voters will be provided a list of the candidates they are
eligible to vote for.
Voters can apply for a special ballot package at any time to have it sent once nominations
close.
For more specifics on the use of special ballots please reference the Local Authorities
Election Act sections 77.1 to 77.3.
Electoral Divisions
The following map indicates where each division is located within Brazeau County. A larger version of this map and Individual Division boundary maps can be viewed from the links below. Please click below for an interactive map of voting stations.
Interactive Voting Stations Map
Election Information Packages Available
Considering running for municipal council can be a big decision with lots of things to consider. To help prospective candidates Brazeau County has put together nomination/candidate information packages.
Packages include high level information about responsibilities of elected officials, campaigning, Election Day and the Local Authorities Election Act. The packages also include relevant bylaws and policies about Council remuneration and meeting procedures.
These information packages are not intended to be a complete guide for candidates. It is a candidate’s responsibility to become familiar with the Local Authorities Election Act and make sure they are following all necessary regulations. Copies of the Act are available through Alberta King’s Printer, or on request to the returning officer.
Hard copy packages are available at the front desk of the Brazeau County office. Digital copies of the handbook only are available on Brazeau County’s election webpage. The County’s bylaws and policies can also be accessed on its website at brazeau.ab.ca.
For any questions prospective candidates are asked to contact the Returning Officer, Jasmine Nuthall, at election@brazeau.ab.ca or 780-920-3537.
