Council Elections
Council Elections are held every four years. Elections give our community the opportunity to elect a Mayor and Council Members to represent our area and make local decisions.
You can get involved by nominating as a candidate, enrolling to vote, or helping raise awareness in your community.
Local Government Council Elections - Update
The next periodic local government council elections will be held in April 2027 (previously scheduled for November 2026).
Key Dates and Events - 2027 Council Elections
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Candidate Information Session - Clare - BJ Long Room (adjacent Clare Town Hall) | 25 November 2026 6.00pm - 8.30pm |
| Candidate Information Session - Location TBC | TBC |
| Voter's Roll Close | 4 January 2027 |
| Candidate Nominations Open | 26 January 2027 |
| Candidate Nominations Close | 9 February 2027 |
| Meet The Candidates Forum (open to all community members) | TBC |
| Mail Out of Voting Material to Electors | 11-17 March 2027 |
| Close of Voting | 7 April 2027 |
| Scrutiny and Count | 10 April 2027 |
| Announcement of Results (Provisional Declaration) | As soon as possible following count |