Be an Informed Voter

Edmonton’s municipal election is coming up on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, and it’s time to start thinking about the future of our city. With a wide range of candidates running for mayor, city council, and school trustee positions, how can you make sure your vote reflects your values and priorities? 

This guide will help you cut through the noise and become an informed voter ahead of Election Day. 

Also, check out the Edmonton Public Library’s election page  

Why It's Important to Be an Informed Voter

In today’s fast-paced digital world, we’re constantly bombarded with headlines, soundbites, and emotionally charged content. It’s easy to form snap judgments and move on without digging deeper. But when it comes to elections, taking time to understand the issues and candidates is essential. 

Being informed means: 

• Understanding how each candidate’s platform aligns with your values. 
• Knowing the key issues facing your community. 
• Making a decision based on facts, not just feelings. 

Here are some ways to engage meaningfully: 

• Attend candidate forums, like EPL’s Mayoral Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Stanley A. Milner Library 
• Visit candidate websites and social media to learn about their platforms. 
• Speak with campaigners at your door. 
• Read reputable news sources and seek out diverse viewpoints. 
• Volunteer with a campaign to get a behind-the-scenes look. 

How to Evaluate Media Using the C.R.A.P. Test

Use the C.R.A.P. test to assess the reliability of any source: 

• Currency: Is the information recent and relevant? 
• Reliability: Are facts backed by evidence or is it mostly opinion? 
• Authority: Who is the author or publisher? Are they credible? 
• Purpose/Point of View: Is the content biased or trying to sell you something? 

Reliable News

Newspapers

The Edmonton Public Library provides customers with FREE in-house and remote, digital access to local, national and international newspapers. 

EPL offers the PressReader online database, which features full electronic access to current editions of the local Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun newspapers, as well as national newspapers such as the Globe & Mail and the National Post (among many other publications). 

Regularly reviewing these reputable news sources will help keep you in the loop and provide reports, insights, opinions and event information relating to the Federal Election leading up to decision day. 

TV and Radio

Local news outlets include: 

• CBC Edmonton 
• CTV Edmonton 
• Global Edmonton 
• CityNews Edmonton 
• OMNI Television (multilingual) 

Radio stations like CBC Radio One (FM 93.9), ICI Première Alberta Radio-Canada (FM 90.1) (French), and CHED (AM 880) also provide election coverage. 

Podcasts

Try the Press Gallery Podcast, opens a new window from the Edmonton Journal or explore local political commentary via Taproot Edmonton, opens a new window.  

Candidate Websites and Social Media

This year’s mayoral race is wide open, with incumbent Amarjeet Sohi not seeking re-election. Several candidates have stepped forward, including current and former city councillors, former MLA/MPs, community leaders, and newcomers to municipal politics. 

To find out who’s running for Mayor, City Councillor, or School Trustee in your ward: 

• Visit the City of Edmonton Elections page for official candidate lists, ward maps, and voting details and use your postal code to identify your ward and view candidate profiles. 
• Check out Troy Pavlek’s YEG Vote 2025 site for a community-curated list of candidates, including links to their websites and social media accounts. 

Most candidates maintain websites and active social media accounts where they share their platforms, priorities, and updates. These are excellent places to learn about their personal, professional, and political backgrounds. 

Here’s how to engage: 

• Visit candidate websites to explore their platforms and learn about their experience and values. 
• Follow candidates on social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to stay updated and ask questions. 
• Compare platforms to see which candidates align with your priorities. 
• Watch for debates and forums, many of which are streamed or posted online. 
• Attend campaign events or visit campaign offices to speak with staff or the candidates themselves. 

In the Community

Want to get involved? Visit campaign offices, attend forums, or volunteer. You can also apply to be an election worker through the City of Edmonton, opens a new window.  

Make Your Vote Count

Advance voting runs from Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Saturday, Oct. 11, and Election Day is Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.  

Whether you’re voting for mayor, councillor, or school trustee, your voice matters. 

Commit to spending just 20 minutes a day reviewing candidate platforms, news, and community discussions. By Election Day, you’ll be ready to vote with confidence. 

Visit EPL’s election page for more resources and updates. 

Election Resources