Calgary Election Day 2025: Unofficial Voter Turnout Reaches 202,424 as of 9:30 p.m.
Voting stations in Calgary were open on October 20, 2025, allowing citizens to cast their ballots in the municipal election. As of 9:30 p.m., an impressive 202,424 voters had exercised their right to vote, with many more casting their ballots earlier in the day. The Permanent Electors Register (PER) has become a crucial tool in ensuring voter eligibility, and election workers were diligent in updating the register for any changes in voter information. The high voter turnout is a testament to the engagement of Calgary's citizens in the democratic process.
Key Takeaways:
- As of 9:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025, the unofficial voter turnout in Calgary was 202,424.
- The Permanent Electors Register (PER) was used to check voter eligibility, with election workers updating the register for any changes in voter information.
- Voters who were not on the PER or did not have government-issued photo ID had to make a statement to cast their ballots.
- Form 13 (Electors Register) was completed by the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) for every voter, accounting for the ballots issued.
- Unofficial results will be posted on the Elections Calgary website, with the next update expected around 1 a.m. on October 21.
- The overall voter turnout percentage was not specified, but the city has historically seen turnouts of 46.38% (2021), 58.1% (2017), and 39.28% (2013).
Statistics:
- Unofficial voter turnout as of 9:30 p.m.: 202,424
- Total voters at 1 p.m.: 28,160
- Total voters at 4 p.m.: 89,900
- Total voters at 7 p.m.: 148,483
- Historical Election Day overall turnout percentages:
+ 2021: 46.38%
+ 2017: 58.1%
+ 2013: 39.28%
Sources:
- City of Calgary News Release, October 20, 2025
- Local Authorities Election Forms Regulation
- Elections Calgary website