Postal voting packages are now on their way to enrolled voters in the 14 Local Governments holding Extraordinary Elections on 26 and 28 March.
Western Australia Electoral Commissioner Dennis O’Reilly is encouraging all Western Australians to vote early and correctly.
“Voting in the Local Government elections is your chance to help shape your community, and following the correct process protects the integrity of your vote and the election overall,” said Commissioner O’Reilly.
To make your vote count:
1: Follow the instructions on your ballot paper(s) and cast your vote
2: Sign the elector’s certificate
3: Send your postal vote back to us asap, we must receive it by 6pm on Election Day
Postal voting packages should arrive by the end of February / early March, and if they have not been received please follow up with your Local Government office.
Visit here to check if your Local Government is holding an Extraordinary Election.
Electoral Commission Need help? Call the WAEC helpline on 13 63 06 or visit our website elections.wa.gov.au
More information
The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) is conducting Local Government Extraordinary Elections by post on Thursday 26 March 2026 and Saturday 28 March 2026 for some Local Governments (listed on the WAEC website).
Extraordinary Elections are held for Local Governments that did not have enough candidate nominations to fill all vacancies during the 2025 Local Government Elections, or who have experienced a vacancy since those Elections.