Local Government Elections
Local government elections play an important role in Western Australia's democratic system. Ordinary local government elections are held on the third Saturday in October every two years. The last local government elections were held in October 2023. The next ordinary local government election will be held on 18th October 2025.
About the Election
The President and Councillors are elected for four year terms, with half of the Councillor’s terms concluding at each biennial election. Local Government Elections play an important role in our democratic system and provide an excellent way to get involved in your community.
The President and Deputy President roles come up for re-election every two years. Once the Councillors have been voted in after the election, Council will nominate and vote on the President and Deputy President roles in house.
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Results of Election 2023
At the close of Election at 6.00pm on Saturday, 21 October 2023, declared Sunday 22 October 2023, the results are as follows:
| Election Type |
Name of Person |
Term Expires |
| District |
Robert Trepp |
16 October 2027 |
| District |
Jason Sewell |
16 October 2027 |
| District |
Adam Metcalf |
16 October 2027 |
The LG19B results of Election for the Shire of Dowerin can be found HERE.
The successful candidates were sworn in as Councillors at Council's November 2023 meeting.
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Electoral Gift Register
For an up-to-date copy of the Electoral Gift Register, in accordance with Regulation 30G(6) of the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1996 CLICK HERE.