Thinking about running for local council? The links below include important information about what’s involved in becoming a candidate in the 2026 June Local Government Extraordinary Elections on Thursday 25 June.
Nominations open: Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Nominations close: Tuesday 4pm 12 May 2026.
Quick links
- Information about becoming a candidate - click here for info about who can be a candidate, how to nominate and disclosures
- Electoral Offenses and complaints - click here for info about authorisation of electoral material, ballot paper handling and more
Resources
- Nomination Builder - use Nomination Builder to prepare and submit your nomination profile.
- Nomination Builder FAQs
- Candidate Information PowerPoint - for any queries please email rocoordination@waec.wa.gov.au
- Candidate Information video - for any queries please email rocoordination@waec.wa.gov.au