Election night in Edmonton on October 20, 2025, ended with a familiar face claiming the mayor’s chair — but the road to victory was shaped by transit lines and housing prices more than anyone predicted. Three-term councillor Andrew Knack took the race with roughly 38% of the vote, riding a platform that spoke directly to Edmontonians frustrated with commute times and rent hikes. Here’s how the results landed, who else was in the running, and what Knack’s win means for the city’s next four years.

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Winner: Andrew Knack ·
Vote share: 37.98% (78,519 votes) ·
Runner-up: Tim Cartmell (29.83%) ·
Election date: October 20, 2025 ·
Unofficial turnout: 30.3% (lowest since 2007)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • Mayor-elect Knack to be sworn in November 2025
  • New council takes office for four-year term

Six key facts from the outcome and candidates:

Fact Detail
Election type Municipal
Winner Andrew Knack
Vote share 37.98% (78,519 votes)
Second place Tim Cartmell (29.83%, 61,668 votes)
Election day October 20, 2025
Previous mayor Amarjeet Sohi (retired 2024)

Who is running for mayor in Edmonton?

The 2025 Edmonton municipal election featured a crowded field with at least 11 candidates, including sitting councillors, former provincial politicians, and community advocates. Andrew Knack and Tim Cartmell were the frontrunners, with Michael Walters, Omar Mohammad, and Rahim Jaffer rounding out the top five.

Candidate list

  • Andrew Knack – former city councillor (Ward 1)
  • Tim Cartmell – former city councillor, Better Edmonton candidate
  • Michael Walters – independent candidate, former councillor
  • Omar Mohammad – first-time candidate
  • Rahim Jaffer – former federal MP (Conservative)
  • Six other candidates did not exceed 2% of the vote

Key profiles

Andrew Knack entered as a three-term councillor with a track record on transit-oriented development. Tim Cartmell, also a council veteran, campaigned on fiscal restraint. Michael Walters, a former councillor and community league president, positioned himself as an environmental advocate.

The implication: The race was largely a contest between two council veterans with similar tenure but diverging visions for Edmonton’s growth.

What is the date of the Edmonton mayoral election 2025?

The 2025 Edmonton municipal election was held on October 20, 2025, a standard election day for Alberta municipalities. The city held elections for mayor, city council, and school board trustees. Polls opened at 10 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m., with some locations staying open past 10 p.m. due to late lines (Taproot Edmonton coverage).

Why this matters

A low-turnout election amplifies the impact of each vote — but also raises questions about mandate strength. Knack’s 38% came from barely one in three eligible voters.

Who won the Edmonton mayoral election 2025?

Andrew Knack won the 2025 Edmonton mayoral election, securing 78,519 votes or 37.98% of the total counted (Wikipedia election summary). The victory was projected by Taproot Edmonton early on October 21, with Knack leading Cartmell by roughly 4,900 votes when 48 of 236 polls had reported (Taproot Edmonton coverage).

Andrew Knack victory details

Knack, a three-term city councillor for Ward 1, ran on a platform emphasizing transit expansion and housing affordability. In his victory speech on election night, he thanked supporters and pledged to “build a city that works for everyone.” The race was called by local media before midnight.

The upshot

Knack’s victory was a triumph of centre-left municipal politics focused on transit-oriented growth — a platform that resonated most with younger, urban voters who turned out in lower numbers.

Vote share information

According to the official results released by the City of Edmonton on October 24, 2025, Knack captured 37.98% of the vote, beating Cartmell (29.83%) by more than 8 percentage points (City of Edmonton results page). Michael Walters took 11.90%, Omar Mohammad 10.8%, and Rahim Jaffer 4.5%.

The trade-off: A divided field with five notable candidates meant Knack could win without a majority — a pattern common in Edmonton’s non‑partisan municipal races.

What were the Edmonton mayoral election 2025 results?

Six candidates, one pattern: the top two council veterans pulled away from the pack, while the remaining candidates split the protest and niche votes.

Candidate Votes Percentage
Andrew Knack 78,519 37.98%
Tim Cartmell 61,668 29.83%
Michael Walters 24,596 11.90%
Omar Mohammad ~22,200 10.8%
Rahim Jaffer ~9,300 4.5%

Source data: Wikipedia (2025 Edmonton municipal election), Taproot Edmonton (election night coverage)

Official results

The City of Edmonton posted the official results on its election-results page by noon on Friday, October 24, 2025 (City of Edmonton 2025 election results). The totals confirmed Knack’s win and showed a voter turnout of 205,758 out of 679,830 eligible voters — 30.3%, the lowest since 2007 (Taproot Edmonton coverage). The catch: Low turnout raises questions about representativeness, especially when the winner receives less than 40% of ballots cast.

Bottom line: Andrew Knack won Edmonton’s mayoral race with 38% of the vote in a low-turnout election. For urban voters who prioritized transit and housing, his victory offers a clear direction. For those who stayed home, the result may feel less reflective of their priorities.

Timeline

  • 2024: Mayor Amarjeet Sohi announces he will not seek re-election (Wikipedia election summary)
  • Early 2025: Candidate filing period opens; Knack, Cartmell, Walters, and others declare
  • October 20, 2025: Election day; polls close at 8 p.m.; late lines reported at some polling stations (Taproot Edmonton coverage)
  • October 21, 2025 (early morning): Taproot projects Knack as winner with 37.7% of counted votes
  • October 24, 2025: City of Edmonton releases official certified results
  • November 2025: Mayor-elect Knack and new council sworn in

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Andrew Knack won the 2025 Edmonton mayoral election
  • Election date was October 20, 2025 (Wikipedia election summary)
  • Knack received 78,519 votes (37.98%) (City of Edmonton results page)
  • Tim Cartmell placed second with 61,668 votes (29.83%)
  • Official results released October 24, 2025 (City of Edmonton results page)

What’s still unclear

  • Exact final official voter turnout percentage (only unofficial 30.3% reported) (Taproot Edmonton coverage)
  • Knack’s precise legislative agenda for the first 100 days
  • How council’s progressive majority will shape budget priorities

Election in their own words

We’re going to build a city that works for everyone — a city with better transit, more housing options, and a sense of opportunity in every neighbourhood.

Andrew Knack, mayor-elect, in his victory speech on October 20, 2025 (paraphrased by Taproot Edmonton)

When 30% of eligible voters decide who runs the city, the question everyone asks is: does the winner truly represent Edmonton? The turnout data suggests a disconnect that neither Knack nor council can ignore.

Taproot Edmonton, election wrap-up analysis, October 21, 2025

For Edmonton’s new mayor, the clearest challenge is not the mandate he won — it’s the 70% who stayed home. Knack’s platform of transit and housing affordability energized enough voters to win, but governing a city where most residents didn’t participate will require outreach beyond the polls. His first test: turning campaign promises into a budget that works for every Edmonton voter, not just the three in ten who showed up.

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Frequently asked questions

How did Andrew Knack win the mayoral election?

Knack won by running a centre-left campaign focused on transit expansion and housing affordability, appealing to urban voters in a low-turnout election where his council experience gave him credibility against a divided field.

Who were the main candidates in the 2025 Edmonton election?

The top five candidates were Andrew Knack, Tim Cartmell, Michael Walters, Omar Mohammad, and Rahim Jaffer. Only Knack and Cartmell received over 20% of the vote.

What issues mattered most to Edmonton voters in 2025?

Transit service expansion, housing affordability and homelessness, property taxes, and economic development were the top themes throughout the campaign, according to local media analysis.

When will Andrew Knack take office as mayor?

Knack will be sworn in during a city council meeting in November 2025, after the official results are certified.

What is the term length for Edmonton’s mayor?

The mayor serves a four-year term, aligned with Alberta’s municipal election cycle. The next election will be in 2029.

Where can I find official Edmonton election results?

Official results are posted on the City of Edmonton’s election-results page at edmonton.ca/2025-election-results.

Was voter turnout higher or lower than in 2021?

Turnout was lower. The unofficial 30.3% in 2025 is the lowest since 2007, compared to estimated 33.5% in 2021.

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