2026 key election dates
The key dates for the local elections are as follows:
- Nominations close deadline - 4pm on Thursday 9 April 2026
- Register to vote deadline - Monday 20 April 2026
- Postal vote application deadline - 5pm Tuesday 21 April 2026
- Proxy vote application deadline - 5pm Tuesday 28 April 2026
- Voter Authority Certificate application deadline - 5pm Tuesday 28 April 2026
- Election day - 7am to 10pm Thursday 7 May 2026