The next general election will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Ponoka residents will be able to vote for members of Town Council, which consists of one Mayor and six councillors.
All of these positions are open for election during the 2025 general municipal election.
Residents will also be able to vote for Trustees for the following public and catholic school boards:
| VOTING DATES | LOCATION |
| Election Day Monday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Stagecoach Saloon at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds (5616 39 Avenue) |
| Advance Voting Wednesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Ponoka Drop-In Centre (5015 46 Avenue) |
| Institutional Voting Wednesday, October 15 | Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre, Long Term Care from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Northcott Care Centre from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Seasons Retirement Village from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Rimoka Golden Leisure Lodge - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Legacy Place – 1 to 4:00 p.m. ***Only for residents at these locations. |
OTHER KEY DATES | EVENT |
| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Candidates can submit their Notice of Intent |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | Applications for special ballots are accepted |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | Nomination Day (closes at noon) |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Deadline to withdraw nomination (noon) |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Last day to request a special ballot |
For more information, please click on the links below:
Information for Candidates |
Information for Voters |
For election related inquires, please email election@ponoka.ca.
