Edmonton's Voter Turnout Hits 15-Year Low as Four New Faces Join City Council

Low voter turnout didn't stop four newcomers from securing seats on Edmonton's city council. Find out who won and what they plan to do.

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2025 October 28 . 9:04 PM

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Edmonton's Voter Turnout Hits 15-Year Low as Four New Faces Join City Council

Edmonton's voter turnout plummeted to a 15-year low this week, with only 30.27% of eligible voters participating in the election. Despite the low election turnout, four new faces will join the city council alongside eight incumbents.

Michael Janz in Ward papastew secured the most votes, winning with a 56.87% majority. He received 10,620 votes, the highest number among all candidates. Meanwhile, Andrew Knack will take over as mayor after earning 78,519 votes (37.98%).

Jon Morgan, a newcomer, will focus on infrastructure, particularly roads and transit, as his top priority. He won in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi, defeating former councillor Jennifer Rice. Morgan has extensive experience with Edmonton Transit Service, having worked there for nearly 19 years.

Reed Clarke, another rookie, won in Ward Nakota Isga. He plans to improve collaboration and maintain an office in his ward. Clarke previously represented Ward 4 as a candidate of the Better Edmonton Party. Michael Elliott, who won in Ward Pihêsiwin, aims to enhance public safety using his policing background.

Thu Parmar secured a narrow victory in Ward sipiwiyiniwak, winning with just 30.36% of the votes, the closest election race among all wards.

The new Edmonton city council comprises four rookies and eight incumbents, with Michael Janz and Andrew Knack leading the pack. Jon Morgan's focus on infrastructure and Reed Clarke's commitment to community engagement highlight their priorities. Thu Parmar's close election in Ward sipiwiyiniwak indicates a divided voter base. The new council will now tackle the city's challenges, with a mandate from just over 30% of eligible voters.