Thousands of Albertans will head to the polls today, marking the first municipal elections since the province updated its policies to require that every ballot be counted by hand.
The two biggest races in the province—Calgary and Edmonton—will see voters casting their ballots for mayor, councillors, and school board trustees.
Here’s a look at the races in Alberta’s two largest cities.
Calgary
The City of Calgary’s 2025 municipal election spans 14 wards and includes the race for the mayor’s seat, city councillors, and school board trustees.
Incumbent Mayor Jyoti Gondek is looking to secure a second term in office in the Oct. 20 vote while facing eight other candidates for the position….