Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 5, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has certified the 2025 Early Fall Election results for the Lac Ste. Anne Métis District, Fort McMurray Métis District, and Lesser Slave Lake Métis District Captain and Council Elections. 

Please click on the image below to view the Public Notice with the Certified Results for all three districts. 

 

October 27, 2025

Preliminary results for the 2025 Early Fall Elections for the Lac Ste. Anne Métis District, Fort McMurray Métis District, and Lesser Slave Lake Métis District Captain and Council Elections are in.

Please note that certified results will be posted between October 29 - November 6, 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 8, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has issued a Public Notice announcing the confirmed candidates running in the 2025 Late Fall Elections, as well as changes to the voting period due to Canada Post labour issues and disruptions to mail service.

For more details about each election, please visit the links below.

 

 

 

September 2, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has announced the following elections;

Please click on the links above for more details, including the Notice of Vote for each election.

Citizens interested in running as a candidate will need to contact the Chief Electoral Office at [email protected] to obtain a Nomination Package.

More details about running as a Candidate in Otipemisiwak Métis Government elections, including eligibility requirements, and the nomination process, can be found here: Information for Candidates

 

Not sure what Métis District you live in?

Try out our new and improved District Mapping Tool via Google Maps.

 

Are you ready to vote in the next round of District Council Elections?

Voting eligibility is based on your residential address, not your mailing address. Make sure you don't miss out on updates about elections in your District by ensuring that your address, email and phone number are up to date with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Registry Department. 

Confirm and update your information using the Contact Information Portal.

Have questions about using the portal, or updating your contact information? Reach out to the Registry Department at 780-455-2200 or send an email to [email protected]

Please note that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is not able to update Citizen's contact information.

 

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (OCEO)

Our office plays a vital role in upholding the democratic process by overseeing and managing all aspects of elections.

Here’s what we do:

Election Management

  • We meticulously plan and execute elections at all levels, ensuring every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote.

Voter Education

  • We empower citizens with knowledge about the electoral process, along with their voting rights and responsibilities.

Electoral Integrity

  • We uphold the highest standards of fairness and integrity in elections, safeguarding against fraud and ensuring the accuracy of election results.

Outreach and Engagement

  • We engage with communities across the province to promote voter participation, encourage community traditions, and foster a culture of democracy.

Regulatory Guidance

  • We provide guidance on electoral laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and transparency in campaign financing and electoral practices.

Independent Oversight

  • As an independent body, we operate impartially to uphold the principles of democracy, free from partisan influence.

 

ABOUT THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

Del Graff was first appointed as Chief Electoral Officer by the Provincial Council to serve in the largest Ratification in history of our Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution in November 2022, and to oversee the Special General Assembly Meeting in May 2023.

In September 2023, Chief Del Graff served as Chief Electoral Officer in the historical General Election that formed our Otipemisiwak Métis Government. In his role, Chief Del Graff was responsible for providing guidance and supervision to ensure fair and impartial voting procedures, compliance with MNA bylaws, and the highest levels of integrity throughout the process.

Chief Del Graff has an impressive track record in public service. For over a decade, he served as the Child and Youth Advocate, an Independent Officer of the Alberta Legislature. In this role, he represented the rights, interests, and viewpoints of vulnerable young people across Alberta. Before becoming the Child and Youth Advocate, Chief Del Graff worked for 30 years in the field of addictions and child and family development. He has a BSW from UVIC and an MSW from the University of Calgary specializing in management, communities, and policy.

He and his wife, Veronica are Métis Citizens. Together they raised three children and have two grandchildren.

Chief Del Graff continues to serve as the Chief Electoral Officer for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information on the Elections and Referenda Act and Campaign Finance Regulation, please visit the Election Act and Regulations page, or contact the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. 

For more information about the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, please visit albertametis.com

Updates will be added as they become available. Stay tuned!