Lacombe County encourages early voter registration ahead of 2025 municipal election

Lacombe County is encouraging all eligible residents to register early for the upcoming municipal election, scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025.

Under recent changes to Alberta’s Local Authorities Election Act, all voters need to be listed on the

Permanent Electors Register in order to cast a ballot in local elections. This change aligns Alberta’s

municipal voting process with provincial and federal requirements.

Registering early will save voters time at the polls and ensure they receive timely updates about where

and how to vote. And it should take less than five minutes to register or update your voter information.

“By registering before October, you’re helping reduce wait times and ensuring the election runs

smoothly for everyone,” said Michelle Eadie, Returning Officer for Lacombe County. “Even if you’ve

voted in previous municipal elections, we recommend confirming your registration to make sure your

information is up to date.”

Why would I need to register to vote?

Alberta municipalities are responsible for creating and maintaining a Permanent Elector Register for

use in local elections. To support this, they receive the Register of Electors from Elections Alberta,

which forms the basis for creating a municipal List of Electors.

Ensuring your voter registration information is accurate and up-to-date with Elections Alberta helps

provide municipalities with reliable data when compiling their local registers.

• If you’ve recently moved or changed your name, you will need to update your registration.

• First-time voters should register now.

• Future voters aged 16 or 17 may also register in advance—they will automatically be added to

the Permanent Register of Electors once they turn 18.

Can I still vote if I don’t register before the election? Yes, you can still vote in the municipal election.

Your Alberta Driver’s Licence or Identification Card can be shown as one piece of ID, if it has your full

legal name and current physical address. There is a list of eligible ID requirements. Just refer to

government issued ID that shows legal name and current physical address.

If you are not registered to vote, or need to register at a new physical address, you will need additional

identification to prove your physical address (i.e. legal land description, lot-block-plan, or 911

address) prior to voting.

Learn more at: https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/.

How to register

Eligible voters can register or confirm their status online at voterlink.ab.ca or by calling 780-427-

7191. To register, individuals must be:

• A Canadian citizen,

• At least 18 years old on or before October 20, 2025,

• A resident of Lacombe County on Election Day.

A piece of government-issued identification with name and residential address is required to register

and to vote.

Key Dates

• Nomination Period: January 1 to September 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

• Advance Voting Opportunities: October 6 and 14, 2025

• Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025

Residents who do not register in advance can still vote in person on Election Day. However, they will

need to complete additional registration paperwork at the polling station, which may result in longer wait

times.

Why Early Registration Matters

Registering in advance offers several benefits:

• A faster and more efficient voting process

• Assurance that your voting information is accurate

• Access to important election updates, such as polling station locations and voting dates

Lacombe County encourages all eligible voters, including first-time voters and residents who have

recently moved, to take a few minutes to register well ahead of the deadline of Monday, September

15th, 2025.

For More Information

Visit www.lacombecounty.com and click on the “Elections” page for additional details about the 2025

municipal election, nomination information, and voting procedures. You can also visit

www.elections.ab.ca for provincial registration and voting guidelines.

For additional information, please contact:

Michelle Eadie

Returning Officer

Lacombe County

returningofficer@lacombecounty.com

403-872-7143

Nicole Plewis

Communications Coordinator

Lacombe County

Nplewis@lacombecounty.com

403-782-6601