Calgary Election Day 2025: Unofficial Voter Turnout and Wait Times

The City of Calgary is reporting ongoing voter turnout and wait times for the 2025 trustee election. As of 7 p.m. on Election Day, approximately 46% of voting stations were reporting wait times of 20 minutes or less, with some stations experiencing longer delays. The busiest times for voting stations tend to be when they first open and in the late afternoon and evening hours. Election workers must check eligibility on the Permanent Electors Register (PER), a new legislative requirement, and issue up to three individual ballots to eligible voters.

Key Takeaways:

• As of 7 p.m. on Election Day, approximately 46% of voting stations in Calgary reported wait times of 20 minutes or less, indicating a significant proportion of voters experienced relatively quick service.
• Voting stations tend to be busiest during the early morning and late afternoon/early evening hours, suggesting a peak voter turnout during these periods.
• Election workers must verify voter eligibility on the Permanent Electors Register (PER), a new requirement, and provide up to three individual ballots to eligible voters, including those without government-issued photo ID or not listed on the PER.
• By 8 p.m., voters in line will get to cast their vote, ensuring that everyone who starts the process is given an opportunity to participate.
• The unofficial voter turnout report will be updated again at approximately 9 p.m. on Election Day, providing an additional snapshot of the day's voting activity.

Statistics:

• As of 7 p.m., approximately 148,483 voters had cast their ballots, with a cumulative total of 28,160 (1 p.m.) and 89,900 (4 p.m.) voters reported earlier in the day.
• The historical Election Day overall turnout for Calgary was 46.38% in 2021, 58.1% in 2017, and 39.28% in 2013, providing context for the current day's voting activity.

Sources:

• The City of Calgary, News Release, October 20, 2025
• The City of Calgary, Election Information