Trustee Election 2025

Election Day is Monday, October 20, 2025

Albertans vote for their school board trustees as part of the municipal general elections.
School board trustees are locally-elected representatives who play a critical role in shaping the future of public education. Locally-elected public school board trustees oversee and provide important governance for school boards in our education system.
School boards are crucial decision-making bodies that guide the educational experiences of thousands of students across Alberta.
The Guide for School Board Trustees is available on Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) website. It highlights the vital role of a school board trustee in Alberta’s education system and outlines the path to becoming one.

Date	Event
January 1	Nomination period opens and the earliest date a municipal, school or Ombudsman employee wishing to be nominated may notify the employer that they are taking a leave of absence. A notice of intent form must be filed prior to filing nomination papers.
May 1	Start of “election advertising period” in which local jurisdictions must maintain a register of third parties who engage in election advertising.
September 22 - noon	Nomination period closes.
September 23	Candidates may withdraw their nomination in writing, in person.
October 20	Election day.
October 22 - 4 pm	Deadline to receive a request for a recount.
October 24 - noon	Recounts must be complete.
November 8	Last day for an elector to request a judicial recount.