Ward 12 Votes Under the Spotlight: What's Next for Calgary?

The votes are being tallied again in Ward 12, as a nail-biting 29-vote difference between candidates Mike Jamieson and Sarah Ferguson has triggered a recount. With official results for Calgary's 2025 General Election due by noon on Friday, October 24, 2025, residents of this expansive southeast ward are eagerly awaiting the final word.

Ward 12, home to rapidly growing communities like Cranston, Mahogany, and Seton, boasts a high percentage of young families, making local leadership particularly impactful. Key issues like enhancing public transit, ensuring affordability, improving infrastructure, and maintaining parks and green spaces are top of mind for voters here, alongside growing concerns about safety.

This recount adds another layer of intrigue to an already transformative election for Calgary. The 2025 municipal election saw an unprecedented turnover, with two-thirds of the incoming council being newcomers – the most significant change in over a century. A shift in Ward 12 could further shape the city's new political landscape as council tackles the budget, property tax rates, and development policies. While recounts are rare, they are not unheard of, with four requests denied in the 2021 municipal election, and even a mayoral recount requested this year. All eyes are on Calgary Elections for the definitive outcome that will directly influence Ward 12's priorities and future.