Council Elections
Council Elections are held every four years in Victor Harbor. 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 Sessions (open to all community members) | TBC |
| Voter's roll close | 5pm Monday, 4 January 2027 |
| Candidate nominations open | Tuesday, 26 January 2027 |
| Candidate nominations close | 12pm Tuesday, 9 February 2027 |
| Ballot draw | 9am, Wednesday, 10 February 2027- City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor |
| Meet the Candidates Forum (open to all community members) | TBC |
| Mail out of voting material to electors | Thursday, 11 March to Wednesday, 17 March 2027 |
| Close of voting | 5pm Wednesday, 7 April 2027 |
| Scrutiny and count | 9am, Saturday 10 April 2027 |
| Announcement of results (provisional declaration) | As soon as possible following count |
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