Election 2025: Campaign Roundup - Day 13

Welcome to Day 13 of our Edmonton 2025 Campaign Roundup!

With the 2025 municipal election underway, we'll be bringing you daily updates on all the policy proclamations, platform promises, and political point-scoring from the campaign trail.

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Campaign Roundup - Day 13:

• Advance voting begins on Monday! Voting runs from October 7th to October 11th and polls are open from 12:00 am to 8:00 pm. Polling locations and voter information are available online.
  
  
• A recent Abacus Data poll of Edmonton voters shows Tim Cartmell leading with 39% of decided likely voters, followed by Andrew Knack at 28%, but the race remains open with nearly 4 in 10 still undecided. The survey highlights strong voter concern over housing affordability, homelessness, crime, and public safety, with many prioritizing steady, competent leadership. Cartmell appeals more to older voters, fiscally focused residents, and those seeking provincial cooperation, while Knack draws support from younger voters, progressives, and those wanting to send a message to Premier Danielle Smith.
  
  
• Mayoral candidates Tim Cartmell, Andrew Knack, and Michael Walters shared their visions for Edmonton, critiqued each other’s platforms, and outlined their key commitments to voters in the Real Talk Edmonton Mayoral Debate, hosted by Ryan Jespersen. You can watch it here.
  
  
• Mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell criticized competitor Michael Walters for suggesting the City could withhold or redirect provincial education property taxes, calling it misleading and legally impossible. Cartmell emphasized that Edmonton needs realistic leadership focused on supporting families during the teachers’ strike. He outlined concrete measures he would implement, including free transit for students, expanding summer camp programs, and free access to recreation facilities for all students.

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