Farkas Unseats Calgary’s Incumbent Mayor Gondek, Knack Wins Edmonton’s Mayoral Race

Farkas Unseats Calgary’s Incumbent Mayor Gondek, Knack Wins Edmonton’s Mayoral Race
Calgary’s new mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas speaks to reporters outside City Hall in Calgary on Oct. 21, 2025. The Canadian Press/Bill Graveland
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Former city Councillor Jeromy Farkas has unseated incumbent Jyoti Gondek to become Calgary’s next mayor, while long-time city Councillor Andrew Knack won Edmonton’s mayoral race after municipal elections in Alberta on Oct. 20.
Edmonton Mayor-elect Andrew Knack speaks to supporters in Edmonton on Oct. 21, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Aaron Sousa)
Edmonton Mayor-elect Andrew Knack speaks to supporters in Edmonton on Oct. 21, 2025. The Canadian Press/Aaron Sousa