Information for candidates
Key Dates
| 2026 Council Elections | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Candidate Information Sessions (open to all community members) | TBC |
| Voter's roll close | 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Candidate nominations open | Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
| Candidate nominations close | 12 noon, Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
| Ballot draw | 9am, Wednesday 9 September 2026 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 15 October to Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| Close of voting | 5pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026 |
| Scrutiny and count | 9am, Saturday 14 November 2026 |
| Announcement of results (provisional declaration) | As soon as possible following count |
Questions from candidates
Questions to the City of Victor Harbor from potential candidates will be listed here.
Do you need to be an Australian Citizen to be eligible to vote in the Local Government Elections?
Yes. To be eligible to vote in the City of Victor Harbor, a person must be an Australian Citizen and enrolled on the State House of Assembly electoral roll for an address within the Council area or be listed on Council’s Supplementary Roll.
Who is eligible to enrol to vote?
Individuals enrolled on the State House of Assembly Electoral Roll for an address within the City of Victor Harbor will automatically receive a voting pack in mid-October.
Individuals not enrolled at an address within the Council area must apply to be on Councils Supplementary Roll by Friday, 31 July 2026. To be eligible to be on Council’s Supplementary Roll and vote in the Council election they either need to own a rateable property or represent a body corporate (business or organisation) or a group in the council area.
Further information regarding who is eligible to vote in council elections can be found here: www.councilelections.sa.gov.au/enrol
Are residents of a retirement village eligible to vote?
Yes. Residents of a retirement village are eligible to vote if they are enrolled on the State House of Assembly Roll or have been accepted to be on Councils Supplementary Roll.
Is someone who resides in Victor Harbor, but rents their property eligible to vote?
Yes. Individuals enrolled on the State House of Assembly electoral roll for an address within the City of Victor Harbor will automatically receive a voting pack in mid-October, regardless of whether they own, occupy or rent the property.
Can I commence campaigning if I intend to run for Council?
Yes. Campaigning can commence at any time, provided you comply with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. Further information is available at: https://www.councilelections.sa.gov.au/nominate/preparing-election-materials
How does voting work?
The Electoral Commission of South Australia conducts council elections by post. Ballot papers are issued to eligible voters and include one ballot paper for Mayor and one for Area Councillor positions.
Voters must number at least the same number of boxes as there are vacancies for their vote to be counted. Instructions are provided in the postal voting guide included with the ballot pack.
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