Free checklist · Alberta general election, October 18, 2027

Is your 2027 campaign ready before the writ?

Thirteen checks for Alberta candidates, nomination contestants, associations and campaign managers, in the order you will need them. Each one is sourced to Elections Alberta's own guides.

What's on it

  1. Check 01 · Now

    Get the nomination rules in writing

  2. Check 02 · Now

    Thinking of running? Look at a prospective candidate association

  3. Check 03 · Now

    Appoint a CFO and open the account

  4. Check 04 · Now

    Know when money can move

  5. Check 05 · 11 months out

    Lock your brand and photos

  6. Check 06 · 10 months out

    Own your website and accounts

  7. Check 07 · 10 months out

    Own your ad accounts and cards

  8. Check 08 · 9 months out

    Plan volunteers and signs

  9. Check 09 · 8 months out

    Set an event and announcement calendar

  10. Check 10 · 6 months out

    Name one war room decision-maker

  11. Check 11 · 4 months out

    Confirm print lead times

  12. Check 12 · At the writ

    File your nomination papers on time

  13. Check 13 · Every week

    Track spending against the budget

A general checklist, not legal advice. Elections Alberta is updating its rules for Bill 54 and boundaries are being redrawn for 2027, so confirm your situation with Elections Alberta and your lawyer. Churchill Strategy never sells or supplies voter data.

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