Official list of Calgary election candidates released - Action News
Home WebMail Saturday, November 23, 2024, 01:49 AM | Calgary | -11.7°C | Regions Advertise Login | Our platform is in maintenance mode. Some URLs may not be available. |
Calgary

Official list of Calgary election candidates released

More than 130 people declared their candidacy on nomination day, which was Monday, but had 24 hours to withdraw.

45 candidates withdraw from election within 24 hours of officially declaring

Calgary's old city hall is seen in the foreground, with new city hall in the background.
Calgary voters will have 86 candidates to pick from as the city elects a mayor and 14 councillors next month. (CBC)

A total of 86 Calgarians are officially running for a seat at the city council table.

More than 130 peopledeclared their candidacy on nomination day, which was Monday, but had24 hours to withdraw.

In that day-long grace period, 45 candidates dropped out of the race.

Ten people are running for mayor:

  • Jason (Jason GoGo) Achtymichuk.
  • Andre Chabot.
  • Brent Chisholm.
  • EmileGabriel.
  • Larry Heather.
  • David Lapp.
  • Naheed Nenshi.
  • Curtis Olson.
  • Bill Smith.
  • Stan (the Man) Waciak.

At leasttwo people are running in each ward, so no races will be acclaimed. Four races have no incumbent competing.

The City of Calgary has posted a full list of council candidates, aswell as an additional list of school trustee contenders.

Election Day is Oct. 16.