Elections
The next municipal general election will be held on October 20, 2025. Nominations are accepted as of January 2, 2025.
2025 Municipal Election
Following are the unofficial results of the Brazeau County municipal election, as declared and posted by Returning Officer Jasmine Nuthall. Official results will be posted after 12 p.m. October 24.
Reeve | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Bart Guyon | 163 | 3 | 970 | 1136 | X |
Pat Vos | 177 | 7 | 674 | 858 |
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Division 1 Councillor | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Glen Gunderson | 30 | 5 | 176 | 211 | X |
Shirley McConnell | 21 | 0 | 63 | 84 |
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Trina Seehaver | 5 | 0 | 35 | 40 |
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Division 2 Councillor | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Rachel Canton | 10 | 3 | 102 | 115 |
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Carol Vowk | 15 | 2 | 202 | 219 | X |
Division 3 Councillor | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Aria Harris | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Acclaimed |
Division 4 Councillor | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Lori Clark | 27 | 0 | 97 | 123 |
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Kara Westerlund | 104 | 0 | 186 | 290 | X |
Division 5 Councillor | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Ali Aladra | 4 | 0 | 49 | 53 |
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Shayne Blosky | 22 | 0 | 161 | 183 | X |
Anthony Heinrich | 13 | 0 | 126 | 139 |
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Division 6 Councillor | Advance vote | Special Ballot | Election Day Vote | Total | Elected |
Dallas Ekstrom | 25 | 0 | 167 | 192 | X |
Jason Lavigne | 10 | 0 | 99 | 109 |
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Sara Wheale | 21 | 0 | 74 | 95 |
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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 by October 6, 2025. 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 October 17, 2025. Arrangements will need to be made with the returning officer for drop off of special ballot packages.
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.
