2025 Election campaign disclosure

As required by the LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT, all candidates must submit a campaign disclosure statement to Elections Airdrie by March 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. This includes any candidate who:

• withdraws their nomination,
• self-funds their campaign,
• runs a campaign with zero expenses or contributions, or both, or
• files a notice of intent to be nominated in 2025,
• Additionally, any candidate who files a notice of intent to be nominated in 2024 must submit a disclosure statement by March 3, 2025 that covers the 2024 campaign period.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their disclosure statements are accurate and submitted on time. Candidates are responsible for late filing fees or administrative penalties from the Election Commissioner of Alberta in the event they are issued.

Complete your campaign finance disclosure statement including Form 26, contributions and expenses lists, and any amendments.

Form 26 (to be determined): Campaign disclosure statement and financial statement

Information required on Form 26 Campaign disclosure statement and financial statement includes:

• Total amount of individual, union, or corporate contributions of $50.00 or less.
• Total amount of individual, union, or corporate contributions of $50.01 and greater.
• Totally amount of candidate’s own funds, which has not been reimbursed from the campaign funds.
• Total net amount from fund-raising functions. For details on what is eligible from fund-raising functions, see LAEA section 147.31.

Contributions list

Provide a list of each contribution exceeding $50. The list must include:

• Contributor’s first and last name.
• Contributor’s complete address (address, city, province, and postal code).
• Contribution amount.
• Date of contribution.

Itemized expenses list

• Provide an itemized list of expenses, including paid and unpaid amounts.

Amendments to a disclosure statement

• If you become aware of any information reported in your campaign disclosure statements or review engagement that has changed or not been completely or accurately disclosed, you must file an update within 30 days of becoming aware of the change.
• Amendments must also be filed if you report a campaign surplus and/or deficit. The amendment must show that the surplus and/or deficit has been handled appropriately and is due within 30 days of the end of the 60-day limit below.
• Surplus funds must be distributed within 60 days after filing disclosure statements with Elections Airdrie.
• Any amount $1,000 and over must be donated to a registered charity.
• Any amount under $1,000 can be retained by the candidate or donated to a charity.
• Deficits must be eliminated within 60 days after filing with Elections Airdrie. You may:
• Accept contributions within the 60 day period. Contributions must not exceed $5,000 from any individual.
• Use your own funds to a maximum of $10,000.

Review engagement report (if required)

• i. If you have expenses or contributions of $50,000 or more, file a review engagement by a chartered professional accountant with the disclosure statement. A “review engagement” is defined in the Chartered Professional Accountants Act.

• Deadline: March 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
• Deadline: March 3, 2025 (for candidates who submit a notice of intent to be nominated in 2024).

There are two ways to submit your disclosure statement:

• In-person: appointment required.
• Mail or courier: Submit by mail or courier. Please consider mailing time. Elections Airdrie must receive the disclosure statement by the deadline. Mailing dates or postmark do not qualify as meeting legislative deadlines.

Disclosure statements submitted via email will not be accepted