In Alberta, municipal elections take place every four years. During elections, Cochrane residents vote to elect a Mayor and six Councillors.
In Cochrane, the Mayor and Councillors are elected at-large. This means they represent the entire community, rather than a geographical ward, like in Edmonton or Calgary.
Elections for our local school boards - Rocky View School Division and the Separate School Board - will occur on the same day as our municipal election. These elections will be facilitated by the Town of Cochrane for voter convenience.
2025 municipal election important dates
- Nomination period: January 1 to September 22, 2025
- Nomination day (last opportunity to file nominations): September 22 at 12 p.m.
- Special ballot application: TBD
- Advance voting: TBD
- Election day: October 20, 2025