Nominations Open for the 2025 Local Government Elections

Candidate nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections will open on Wednesday, 28 August 2025.

If you are considering standing as a candidate, resources are available to help you prepare and lodge your nomination:

-    Nomination Builder Tool – Create and complete your nomination online before lodging it with the Returning Officer.

-    Candidate Information – Guidance on eligibility, nomination requirements, and the election process.

-    Handbook and Fact Sheets – Practical information about the role of an elected member and campaign responsibilities.

You can access these resources via the Western Australian Electoral Commission website:
Nomination Builder and Candidate Information

For more general information about running for Council, including candidate guides and obligations under the Local Government Act 1995, visit:
Local Government Election Resources

Nominations close at 4.00pm on Thursday, 4 September 2025. Late nominations cannot be accepted.