Information for Municipal Candidates
Key Resources
Candidate Slates and Political Parties
The Local Authorities Election Act and Local Political Parties and Slates Regulation (LPPSR) forbid all local political parties and slates outside of the cities of Calgary and Edmonton. For more information read the fact sheet on Changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) 2024 and 2025 linked below.
Medicine Hat Municipal operations
In order for municipal candidates to have equal opportunity to information, the City provides direct access to information through our website, rather than through City staff. The key resources page links to a variety of resources that can help candidates learn more about City of Medicine Hat operations; from long-term strategic planning resources, to recent updates on projects and initiatives.
Running for public office
Alberta Municipalities has created a guide for understanding what to expect when running for municipal office.
Understanding Economic Development
Economic Developers Alberta offers an online course: Economic Development for Elected Officials. This "30,000 foot view" of economic development explores theory, fundamental economic development applications, and examples of best practices.
Campaign Management
It is each candidate's responsibility to familiarize themselves and follow the campaign financing rules: s.147.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).
The campaign period (the time in which you can accept contributions and incur campaign expenses) is January 1 to December 31, 2025. You must file your nomination papers before you accept contributions or incur expenses during this period.
2021 Campaign Disclosure Statements
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Elections Office
3rd Floor
City Hall
Phone: 403-529-8221
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