The list of candidates for the 2025 municipal elections in Lethbridge has been finalized. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Finalized list of candidates for Lethbridge’s municipal elections

Sep 23, 2025 | 12:23 PM

The nomination period has come to a close and voters in Lethbridge now know who will be on the ballot.

LNN has reached out to every candidate for mayor and city council, and has published stories on many of their campaigns. We will add links to the articles for the remaining candidates when they get back to us.

Four people are running for mayor, while 18 are seeking to fill the eight seats on city council.

Mayor:

Blaine Hyggen – incumbent

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Quentin Carlson

Ryan Mennie

Michael Petrakis

City Council:

Kaitte Aurora

Kelti Baird

Al Beeber

Mark Campbell

Belinda Crowson

Rajko Dodic

Rufa Doria

Robin James

Tevi Legge

Margaret (Magie) Matulic

John Middleton-Hope

Ryan Parker

Gerry Saguin

Jenn Schmidt-Rempel

Tom Roulston

Mike Schmidtler

Suketu Shah

Ryan Wolfe

The full list of candidates, including school board trustees, can be found here.

The 2025 municipal elections run from October 8-20.

Residents will have a few options for where they would like to vote:

• Cor Van Raay YMCA on October 8, 9, 10, 11 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20.
  • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day
• Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre on October 8, 9, 10, 11 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20.
  • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day
• Trinity Reformed Church on October 20
  • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voters can learn more about the election and the voting process on Lethbridge.ca

More coverage of the 2025 Municipal Election from LNN is available here.