Municipal Elections

Municipal elections in Alberta are held every four years.

In the Town of Westlock, residents elect one Mayor and six Councillors to serve a four-year term on Town Council. Council members are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire community rather than specific neighbourhoods or wards.

The next general municipal election will take place on October 15, 2029.

How Municipal Elections Work

Municipal elections in Westlock are governed by provincial legislation, including the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

These laws set out:

• How elections are conducted
• Candidate eligibility and nomination requirements
• Campaign finance and disclosure rules
• Council terms and vacancy procedures

Key Election Dates

• General municipal elections: Every four years
• Next election date: October 15, 2029

Additional dates related to nominations, advance voting, and election day procedures will be posted closer to each election.

2025 Municipal Election Official Results

Campaign Disclosure Statement

Under the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), candidates and registered third-party advertisers are required to submit campaign disclosure statements following a municipal election.

147.4(1)  On or before March 1 of each year, a candidate who has received contributions in the previous year must file a disclosure statement in respect of the previous year.

(2)  On or before September 30 of a year in which a general election is to be held, a candidate who has received contributions in the period beginning on January 1 and ending on July 31 of that year must file a disclosure statement in respect of that period.

Disclosure statements include information about:

• Campaign expenses
• Contributions received
• Surplus or deficit amounts

More Information

For additional information about municipal elections, disclosure requirements, or Council vacancies, please contact us.