General elections are held for each office every four years. In Leader, elections are held in order to elect a mayor and 6 councillors. These councillors will represent the community as a whole and are not representing distinct wards or districts.
The 2024 General Election affecting all cities, towns and villages was held Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
2026 By-Election
The Town of Leader is holding a by-election for the position of Councillor. There is one seat open in this by-election.
2026 By-Election Schedule
Call for Nominations – March 11th to 25th
* Pick up nomination papers at the Town of Leader Administration Office
Nominations Day – March 25
* Have your nomination packages returned to the Town of Leader Administration Office by
4:00 pm. Any packages returned later will not be accepted.
* You can withdraw your nomination by March 26th, if you decide you do not wish to run for
Council.
Advance Polling – April 22
* Town of Leader Administration Office (151 – 1st Street West)
* Polls open from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Election Day – April 29
* Town of Leader Administration Office (151 – 1st Street West)
* Polls open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Who Can Run for Mayor and Council?
Candidates in the municipal election must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age on Election Day;
- Be a Canadian citizen;
- Have resided in the municipality for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted; and
- Have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted.
Who Can Vote?
Eligible voters must be:
- At least 18 years of age on Election Day;
- A Canadian Citizen;
- A resident of Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day; and either
a) a resident of the Town of Leader for at least three consecutive months immediately
preceding Election Day; or
b) an owner of assessable land for at least three consecutive months immediately
preceding Election Day.