Can Gondek Seal the Deal in Calgary's Election?

With the final votes being cast next week, Calgarians are buzzing over who will lead our city for the next term. Mark your calendar for Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025!

Incumbent Mayor Jyoti Gondek, who made history in 2021, is running on her record of pushing affordable housing and preserving landmark projects like the Green Line. However, her bid for a second term is far from secure.

The Three-Way Battle for City Hall This election is now a furious contest featuring three distinct front-runners: Mayor Gondek, former Councillor and 2021 runner-up Jeromy Farkas, and current Councillor Sonya Sharp, who leads the new Communities First municipal party. Polls consistently show these three candidates locked in a tight race, with large portions of the electorate still making up their minds in these crucial final days.

This is Calgary history in the making!

This is the first election in decades where municipal political parties are running candidates, fundamentally changing the independent nature of City Hall. Candidates are no longer just individuals; they are pitching platforms that target core voter anxiety:

Fiscal Restraint: Challengers are hammering home the message of lowering taxes and reducing city spending—issues that resonate strongly with Calgarians who believe the city is on the "wrong track."

Public Safety & Affordability: These remain central pillars, but voters are demanding concrete plans, not just promises.

With a population of over 1.3 million people and core issues like economic growth and sustainable development hanging in the balance, this election will be a true reflection of our community's priorities.

Don’t forget—your voice counts in shaping Calgary’s future! Make sure you know your polling station for Monday;