2025 General Election
The next General Municipal Election is scheduled for October 20, 2025.
Municipal elections are held every four years at which time residents elect one Mayor and six Councillors to a four year term. In Whitecourt, Council members are elected at-large, which means the Mayor and Councillors represent the entire population rather than a geographical ward. Voters choose up to six candidates for Council, and one candidate for Mayor.
Voter Registration
Information for Candidates
Information for voters
To vote in the 2025 municipal election in Whitecourt, you must be:
- At least 18 years of age;
- A Canadian citizen;
- A resident of the Town of Whitecourt on election day.
Now accepting applications for election workers
The Town of Whitecourt is seeking Deputy Returning Officers to work the 2025 Municipal Election.
Applications will be accepted until 12 noon on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) Position Description/Key Responsibilities:
- Greet electors and verify that they meet the criteria to vote.
- Assist in setting up and take down of the voting station.
- Maintaining the ballots, ballot box, and voting compartment.
- Assist the Returning Officer (RO) or Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) as required.
- Assist electors with completion of their Statement of Elector Eligibility.
- Provide instruction to electors for completing their ballot.
- Maintaining peace and order in the voting station.
- Carry out communications as directed by the Returning Officer.
- Assist scrutineers on the proper procedures within the voting station.
Qualifications:
- Resident of Alberta.
- Be at least 18 years old on Election Day.
- Experience working with the public.
- Have strong communication skills.
Election workers must remain at the voting station throughout the entire duration of their shift(s), including breaks. On Election Day, the voting stations close at 8:00pm; however, workers will be needed to assist with hand counting the ballots.
The Town of Whitecourt thanks all applications for their interest, but advises that only those under consideration will be contacted.
Download a PDF Application, or fill out the online application form below.
Election Worker Application Form
Protection of Privacy Act Statement: The personal information has been collected in accordance with Section 4 of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and the Local Authorities Election Act. The personal information will be used for the purpose of selection election workers and conducting the 2025 Municipal Election. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Town of Whitecourt at 780-778-2273 or administration@whitecourt.ca.