If you are interested in running, the Candidate Information Guide (Coming Soon!) provides an overview of the election process in Regina and a summary of the steps required to run as a candidate.
You can also find information about running for School Board Trustee by visiting the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.
Offices to be Elected
Mayor of the City of Regina - One (1) to be elected at large by all voters in Regina.
Councillor for the City of Regina - Ten (10) to be elected, one in each of the civic wards.
Regina Public School Board - Seven (7) to be elected, one in each of the Public School Subdivisions.
Regina Separate School Board - Seven (7) to be elected at large by all Roman Catholic Separate School Division voters.
Qualifications of Candidates
You may run for the office of municipal council or school board trustee if:
- On the day of the election, you are 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age on or before election day;
- Are a Canadian citizen and have resided in Regina for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which nomination papers are submitted, and in Saskatchewan for at least six months immediately preceding the date on which nomination papers are submitted; and
- Are not disqualified by The Local Government Election Act, 2015 or any other Act from holding the office for which you are a candidate.
In the case of School Board Elections, you must reside in the subdivision in which you are seeking nomination. (Refer to Section 45 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015)
In the case of a Separate school division election, an eligible nominator must be a voter of the separate school division in accordance with subsection 36(2) of The Local Government Election Act, 2015.
Who May Not Run?
You may not run for the office of municipal council if you:
- Are a Judge of any court
- Are an auditor or solicitor of the municipality
No person is disqualified from being nominated for office as a member of Council by reason of having an interest in a contract with the City. (Refer to Sections 42, 43 & 44 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015)
Employees
The following persons may seek nomination to the council, board or joint board with which the person is employed if the person has first obtained a leave of absence in accordance with subsection 2-54(1) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act:
- Employee of the City of Regina
- Employee of a board or commission appointed by City Council
- Employee of the public or separate school board
- Employee of a joint board, as defined in The Education Act, 1995
If an employee is required to take a leave of absence during their campaign, the leave of absence must commence when the Candidate files their nomination paper with the nomination officer at Elections Regina. Candidates are expected to discuss these terms with their employer to fully understand the leave of absence before submitting their nomination forms.
If an employee on leave of absence is successfully elected, the employee is deemed to have resigned from their position on the day before he or she is declared elected, unless the results of the election are overturned.
Candidate Nominations
To be nominated for an elected position, a person must file nomination papers with the Returning Officer or designate during the nomination period. The Nomination Period is Wednesday, September 25 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The deadline to file nomination papers is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9. Nomination papers will be accepted during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, with the exception of Nomination Day when they will be accepted only between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Mayor Nomination, Acceptance & Disclosure Form (PDF)
- Councillor Nomination, Acceptance & Disclosure Form (PDF)
- Public School Board Trustee Nomination & Acceptance Form (PDF)
- Separate School Board Trustee Nomination & Acceptance Form (PDF)
The nomination paper is not considered complete unless the nominee’s acceptance statement is:
- signed by the person being nominated
- witnessed by two people
- accompanied by a deposit
- accompanied by a completed Public Disclosure Statement (Councillor/Mayor candidates only)
- accompanied by a Criminal Record Check (Separate School Board Trustee candidates only)
- accompanied by a Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector query (Public School Board Trustee candidates only)
To obtain a Criminal Record Check, candidates can visit the Regina Police Service.
Only one person can be nominated for election on each nomination paper. A voter may sign the nomination papers of more than one person, candidates cannot nominate themselves.
The onus to file a bona fide nomination paper is on the person being nominated. Elections Regina staff is not eligible to witness the nomination statement.
Refer to Sections 67, 68, 69, and 70 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015.
What to Expect as an Elected Official
Video Transcript
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Title: What to Expect as an Elected Official |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell: My advice if you’re going to run is to be a listener first, to be prepared to work hard, probably to have a little bit of thick skin, but to understand that you must make decisions, stand by your decisions, and that if you do that, people will stand with you and it’ll be very rewarding. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell in a sit-down interview. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk: Releasing some of those personal intentions that you might enter with and to go in with that community spirit, and then knowing that you will be given the tools that you need in order to govern appropriately. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk in a sit-down interview. |
Public School Board Trustee: Dr. Jane Ekong: Well, you know, when you are a public servant, you are everybody’s servant. [Laughs] So, being able to take some of the things that some people may dish out to you that may not be pleasant with a smile is very helpful. |
Public School Board Trustee Dr. Jane Ekong in a sit-down interview. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk: For time commitment, I would consider it a part-time job. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk in a sit-down interview. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell: I think you have to understand what part-time means. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell in a sit-down interview. |
Public School Board Trustee: Dr. Jane Ekong: There are board meetings… |
Public School Board Trustee Dr. Jane Ekong in a sit-down interview. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell: For those that you serve, they wish to have access to you. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell in a sit-down interview. |
Public School Board Trustee: Dr. Jane Ekong: There are meetings with students… |
Public School Board Trustee Dr. Jane Ekong in a sit-down interview. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk: There was also little bit of travel involved. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk in a sit-down interview. |
Public School Board Trustee: Dr. Jane Ekong: There are meetings with elders… |
Public School Board Trustee Dr. Jane Ekong in a sit-down interview. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell: I would guess that somewhere in the neighbourhood of 30 hours a week is a time commitment you must be prepared to make. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell in a sit-down interview. |
Public School Board Trustee: Dr. Jane Ekong: For anybody who is interested, who has the passion and who has the time, I think it’s one of the best things that you can do. I think it is a great privilege to be able to contribute to the development of the future generations. |
Public School Board Trustee Dr. Jane Ekong in a sit-down interview. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk: It was a meaningful experience, I learned a lot, I got a chance to meet a lot of new people, and there was a few frustrations involved, but certainly, overall, a very meaningful experience. |
Separate School Board Trustee Lisa Polk in a sit-down interview. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell: A challenging, rewarding, energizing kind of notion to it all, and it can be a lot of fun. |
Municipal Councillor Mike O’Donnell in a sit-down interview. |
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Regina Elections logo. Text: Regina.ca/elections |
Important Dates
- Election Day - Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Polling stations will open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Municipal/School Board general elections are held every four years.
- Voting – Learn more about Regular Polls, Advance Polls, Special Polls, Mobile Polls and Mail-in Ballots.
- Candidate Information Night - Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Call for Nominations – to be posted Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Nomination Period - Wednesday, September 25 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
- Nomination Papers must be filed during the Nomination Period at the Elections Regina office, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nomination Day - The final day to submit nomination papers to become a candidate is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Applications will be accepted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on this day at the Elections Regina office.
Withdrawing a Nomination
A person who has been nominated may withdraw their nomination at any time during the nomination period, up to the close of nominations. To withdraw your name, the Returning Officer must receive a written request to withdraw signed by the nominee and witnessed by two people, or the Returning Officer or Election Coordinator.
A request to withdraw a nomination must be filed with the Returning Officer or Election Coordinator by 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Elections Regina office.
Campaign Contributions & Expenses
Candidates for the office of Mayor or Councillor are required to publicly disclose details of all election campaign contributions and expenses.
Total election expenses for a candidate shall not exceed:
- $75,904 in the case of a candidate for Mayor
- $12,574 in the case of a candidate for Councillor
Election expense limits apply to all election expenses incurred, whether or not paid, and contributions, whether received or pledged, during the period from June 1 to December 31 of the year of the general election (2024).
Candidates for the office of Trustee of the Board of Education of the Regina School Division No. 4 of Saskatchewan are required to make public disclosure of details of all election campaign contributions and expenses.
There are no requirements for candidates for the office of Trustee of the Regina Separate School Division No. 81 to disclose campaign contributions and expenses.
- The Regina Municipal Election Expenses Bylaw, Bylaw No. 2007-34
- Policy 19 for the Public School Board Association
Election Expense and Contribution forms are due to the Election Coordinator no later than February 11, 2025.
Maps & Boundaries
Maps and poll keys can assist candidates in identifying the Jurisdiction for which they are campaigning and with any other campaigning initiatives.
Ward and Subdivision Boundaries
City of Regina Ward Maps |
Public School Board Subdivision Boundaries |
Ward 1 Map | Subdivision 1 Map |
Ward 2 Map | Subdivision 2 Map |
Ward 3 Map | Subdivision 3 Map |
Ward 4 Map | Subdivision 4 Map |
Ward 5 Map | Subdivision 5 Map |
Ward 6 Map | Subdivision 6 Map |
Ward 7 Map | Subdivision 7 Map |
Ward 8 Map | |
Ward 9 Map | |
Ward 10 Map |
Legislation
Candidates are responsible for complying with legislated provisions. It is suggested that candidates and interested voters refer to:
- The Cities Act
- The Education Act, 1995
- The Local Government Election Act, 2015
- The Clean Property Bylaw No. 9881
- The Regina Municipal Election Expense Bylaw No. 2007-34
- The Regina Traffic Bylaw, 1997 No. 9900
- Policy 19 for the Public School Board Association
- Saskatchewan School Board Association
- The Code of Ethics Bylaw, 2017