Register to Vote, Voter Eligibility and ID Requirements
Register to Vote
Under new provincial legislation, all eligible voters who wish to vote in an Alberta Municipal Election must be listed on a Permanent Electors Register which will be maintained by each municipality.
How Do I Register to Vote?
Registering in advance for the Town of Ponoka's Permanent Electors Register will ensure your voting experience is as smooth as possible. Simply visit voterlink.ab.ca where you can confirm and/or register to vote and update your existing voter information.
Voter Eligibility
You are eligible to vote in the Town of Ponoka if you are: At least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen and your place of residence is in the Town of Ponoka on Election Day, October 20, 2025.
In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must contain your name and current address and be one or more of the following:
- Canadian Government issued photo ID
- Personal cheque
- Income or property tax assessment notice
- Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee
- Residential lease or mortgage statement
- Utility bill
- Bank or credit card statement
- Government cheque or cheque stub
- Insurance policy or coverage card
- Pension plan statement of benefits
- Statement of government benefits (employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)
- Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate.
Register of Candidates
The Register of Candidates is a record of all candidates who have given notice to the Town of Ponoka Election Office that they intend to seek nomination for office in the next general election, as required by the Local Authorities Election Act.
The Town of Ponoka is required to maintain a register of candidates that have filed a Notice of Intent to Run and the register will be publicly available here on the Town’s website until December 31, 2025.
| First Name | Last Name | Office Of | Date Filed |
| Kevin | Ferguson | Mayor | March 19, 2025 |
| Edwin | Geuder | Mayor | August 26, 2025 |
| Sandra | Lyon | Councillor | March 19, 2025 |
| Cal | David | Councillor | April 29, 2025 |
| Clayton | Nelson | Councillor | May 20, 2025 |
| Katherine | Steblyk | Councillor | July 9, 2025 |
| Carla | Lloyd | Councillor | August 12, 2025 |
| Teri Lynn | Underhill | Councillor | August 12, 2025 |
| Sheila | Wolanski | Councillor | August 13, 2025 |
| Chris | Struik | Councillor | September 16, 2025 |
| Audra | Denny | Councillor | September 16, 2025 |
| Maria Lorenza | Geuder | Councillor | September 22, 2025 |
Special Ballots
**Due to Canada Post service disruptions, we are unable to mail special ballot packages. All special ballot packages must be picked up in person and submitted by courier or in person to the Town Office (200, 5604 50 Street, Ponoka, AB T4J 1G5).**
A special ballot is available for eligible voters who are:
- Registered and listed on the Permanent Electors Register; and
- Unable to vote during advance voting or on election day.
An eligible voter must submit a request to the Returning Officer for a special ballot. Special ballots requests can only be submitted from August 1 to October 15. The requests can be made in writing, by telephone, in person or by email.
Eligible voters requesting a special ballot are required to make the request using the Request for Special Ballot Form. The request cannot be made by another individual on the eligible voter’s behalf.
Important Dates for Special Ballots
Date | Details |
August 1 | Applications open for special ballots. |
September 29 | The Election Office will start distributing special ballot packages to eligible voters who have requested them. |
October 15 at 4 p.m. | Application deadline for requesting special ballots. |
October 20 at 4 p.m. | Completed special ballots must be received by the Election Office no later than October 20, 2025 at 4 p.m. |
How to Request a Special Ballot
An application for a special ballot may be made to the Returning Officer in writing, by telephone, in person or by email and must be submitted by October 15.
Submit Your Completed Special Ballot
Special ballot packages will be issued to eligible applicants after Nomination Day (September 22). Step-by-step instructions will be included in the special ballot package.
Eligible voters must submit the completed special ballot package to the Returning Officer no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, October 20 (Election Day).
Please note: any special ballot packages that are incorrect, incomplete or received after 4 p.m. on Monday, October 20, will not be accepted or counted.
All-Candidates Forum - Hosted by the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce
The Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the All-Candidates Forum for the Town of Ponoka Municipal Election.
The forum will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Ponoka Drop-In Centre (5015 46 Avenue, Ponoka). The event will be moderated by Grant Jorgenson and Sherry Gummow. Doors will open at 6 p.m., providing community members an opportunity to meet the candidates, and the forum will begin at 7 p.m. sharp.
The Chamber is a non-partisan organization. This forum provides voters with the opportunity to hear from all candidates.
