Calgary Votes: Final Ballots Count Set to Reveal City’s Future Leaders

Calgary, the wait is almost over! After Monday's 2025 municipal election, the fate of our city's next leaders is being meticulously determined. Today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, is a pivotal day as Elections Calgary diligently counts the remaining ballots.

Counting of advance vote and mail-in councillor ballots commenced at 10:30 a.m. City councillors play a vital role in shaping our daily lives, influencing everything from water and garbage services to public transportation, infrastructure projects, and setting tax rates. Their decisions directly impact Calgary's growth, development, and the services Calgarians receive.

Later today, around 3 p.m., or once the councillor count concludes, attention shifts to school board trustee ballots from advance voting and mail-ins. These trustees are crucial for setting the overall direction of the Calgary Board of Education, one of Canada's largest school boards. They approve budgets, develop policies, and advocate for resources for our rapidly growing school system, ensuring student success and well-being.

The process is taking longer than in previous elections due to a provincial requirement for all ballots to be counted by hand, a change that reflects a focus on accuracy and civic trust. Unofficially, we expect results for all races by this evening, October 21, available at electionscalgary.ca/2025results. Official results will be made public at 12 p.m. (noon) on October 24, 2025, following verification. Stay engaged, Calgary – your vote is shaping our city's future!