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.
The next periodic local government council elections will be held in April 2027. Nominations for Council open Tuesday, 26 January 2027.
You can get involved by nominating as a candidate, enrolling to vote, or helping raise awareness in your community.
Curious about what it takes to be an elected member?
Come to our free Candidate Information Session to learn what’s involved in becoming an elected member and have all your questions answered.
You’ll learn about how local government works, what elected members do and what's involved in the role. With plenty of time to ask questions. No obligation. Just information.
📅 24 November 2026
🕛 6.30pm to 7.30pm
📍 Victa Cinema, 37 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor
📝Register now
Key dates and events
| 2027 Council Elections | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Candidate Information Sessions (open to all community members) | 6:30pm Tuesday, 24 November 2026 - Victa Cinema, 37-41 Ocean St, Victor Harbor |
| 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 |
This content is authorised by Chris White, City of Victor Harbor CEO, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor SA 5211