Hey Ward 9! Let's Get Out and Vote!
On Monday, October 20, 2025, Calgarians will head to the polls to decide who leads our city. Whether you’re a seasoned voter or getting involved for the first time, this upcoming election is your chance to make a real difference in helping shape Calgary’s best future.
Advance voting runs from October 6–11. Election Day is October 20.
Below is everything you need to know going into the election.
Quick Links + Key Dates:
Advance Voting is October 6 - 11 from 10 am to 7 pm: Take advantage of the early voting period if you’d like to cast your ballot before Election Day. You are able to vote at ANY advance voting location, citywide.
Election Day is Monday, October 20, 2025. Polls are open from 10 am to 8 pm: Save the date and plan ahead to ensure you have time to vote.
Find Your Polling Station: Use your home address to look up your assigned voting location.
Voter Eligibility: Check that you meet the eligibility rules before heading out to the polls
ID Requirements: Bring an acceptable piece of ID with you to confirm your identity and home address.
Accessibility: Supports are in place to make sure every eligible Calgarian has the opportunity to vote.
Time off to Vote: By law, voters are entitled to three consecutive non-work hours to cast their ballot on Election Day. If your schedule doesn’t allow this, your employer must provide the necessary paid time off.
Advance Voting Locations in Ward 9
Beat the crowds and vote ahead of Election Day. You are welcome to vote at ANY advance voting location, citywide.
October 6 - 11, 10 am - 7 pm Daily
Penbrooke Meadows Community Association - 6100 Penbrooke DR SE
Southview Community Association - 2020 33 ST SE
Near Ward 9
Marlborough Park Community Association - 6021 Madigan DR NE
Riverbend Community Association - 19 Rivervalley DR SE
Platform Calgary - 407 9 AV SE
Ward 9 Community Partner Locations
CNIB Calgary - 10 11A ST SE (Oct 6 + Oct 7)
YW Calgary - 1715 17 AVE SE (Oct 6 + Oct 7)
Ward 9 Vote Bus Locations
Dream Centre - 4510 Macleod Tr SW Monday, Oct 6 - 11 am - 1:30 pm
Chinook LRT Station - Monday, Oct 6 - 3:15 - 6:15 pm
Where to Vote on October 20th
For election day, voters must vote at their assigned polling station. You can find your location by using the Where to Vote online feature, or referencing the Ward 9 map below.
Who Can Vote?
To vote in Calgary’s municipal election, you must meet the eligibility criteria set by Elections Calgary. This means being a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and meeting the required residency rules.
All voters must provide acceptable identification. If someone you know doesn’t have the required ID, there is an option for another eligible voter to vouch for them at the voting station.
New this year, the Province has introduced a permanent voter registry to confirm eligibility. Most Calgarians are already included, but if your name isn’t on the list, you can still register at your voting station during advance voting or on Election Day. Just bring one valid piece of ID, and allow a few extra minutes to complete the paperwork. Election workers will be on hand to assist.
Understanding Your Candidates
Each ward will have its own candidates running for City Council, along with races for either a public or separate School Board Trustee, as well as the mayoral race, which spans the entire city.
Information on candidates running can be found on the Elections Calgary website.
Take time to:
Review candidate platforms
Attend debates or meet-the-candidate events
Ask questions about local issues that matter to you
Several Ward 9 candidate forums have already taken place (you can view recordings from The Sprawl and LiveWire) with a couple more scheduled over the coming weeks. (Oct 3 - The Alex Community Food Centre, Oct 8 - Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association, Oct 14 - Renfrew Community Association).
Voting Options & Accessibility
From October 6–11, Calgarians can cast their ballots at any advance voting location across the city, including the Mobile Vote Bus.
On Election Day (October 20), voters must go to their designated polling station within their ward. (Use the Elections Calgary tool to find your community voting station.)
Accessible voting options will be available to ensure all eligible residents are able to participate. Participating Care facilities, hospitals, and shelters will have on-site voting stations during the Advance Vote.
Why Your Vote Matters
Municipal elections don’t always grab headlines, but they are the level of government that most directly affects your daily life.
Voting is your opportunity to help shape the community you live in. Every ballot makes a difference in choosing Calgary’s leaders - from the mayor and city councillors to public or separate school trustees. These officials make decisions that impact everything from transit and waste collection to recreation programs, policing, fire services, and the way our schools are run.
Casting your vote connects you directly to the democratic process, It’s how you voice what matters, advocate for your community, and hold leaders accountable.