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