2025 Municipal Election Call for Nominations
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On October 2, 2025, residents will elect a new City Council. The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election is August 28 to September 4 at 4 p.m. The last day to withdraw a nomination is Friday, September 5 at 4 p.m.
A person is qualified to be nominated as a candidate if they are:
- A Canadian Citizen, 18 years of age or older and eligible to vote in an election in the City of St. John’s
- Not in arrears of taxes or other charges payable to the municipality of St. John’s
- Ordinarily a resident in the City of St. John’s for a period of 30 days before the commencement of the nomination period.
- Not otherwise disqualified under the Municipal Elections Act
Nominations must be in writing and state the name and residence of the candidate and be signed by the proposer and seconder. The proposer and seconder must be eligible to vote in this election, meaning they must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older and a resident of St. John’s for at least 30 days immediately before election day. For Ward Councillor positions, they must be a resident of the ward.
Nominees are required to contact the City Election Office at election@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-3158 to arrange an appointment for their nomination. More information on the nomination process is available on the candidates information webpage.
Voter Registration
The City will be using a vote-by-mail system for the 2025 Municipal Election. This means that vote-by-mail kits will be sent to registered users mailing addresses.
The City relies on the permanent list of electors provided by Elections NL. If you have recently moved and/or reached the voting age of 18, you may not be on the voters list. To determine if you are on the list and/or to register if you are not, visit the Voter Registration Portal.
More details on voting will be shared closer to election day. To stay informed or learn more about how to cast your vote, visit StJohns.ca/Vote.
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