Important Information
The 2026 Council Elections have been deferred until 2027: Read the official statement from the Acting Electoral Commissioner.
About Council Elections
Council elections in South Australia are held every four years. They give our community the opportunity to elect a Mayor and council members to represent their area and make local decisions.
Shape your world
The 2027 Council Election is your opportunity to help shape the future of your community.
Whether you choose to stand as a candidate and represent the community, or vote for the people you want representing you, your participation matters.
2027 Council Election Dates
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Close of rolls | 5.00pm, Monday, 4 January 2027 |
| Candidate nominations open | Tuesday, 26 January 2027 |
| Candidate nominations close | 12 noon, Tuesday, 9 February 2027 |
| Voting packs are mailed out within this period | Thursday, 11 March - Wednesday, 17 March 2027 |
| Voting close | 5.00pm, Wednesday, 7 April 2027 |
| Scrutiny and Count | TBA |
Enrol for the 2027 Council Election
To vote or nominate as a candidate in council elections, you must be enrolled on the South Australian electoral roll or Council's supplementary roll.
Enrolment or updating details can be done quickly, but must be completed before 5pm, Monday 4 January 2027.
South Australian electoral roll
If you are on the South Australian electoral roll at an address within the Mid Murray Council area, you will automatically receive a ballot pack in March to vote in the 2027 council election.
Unsure of your enrolment status? You can check your enrolment details online (AEC website).
It is important to check if your residential and postal details are up to date on the South Australian electoral roll. If you have moved house or changed your name, you need to update your details via any of the below methods:
- online on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website
- print a PDF enrolment form (you can complete the form online then print, scan and send your form to the AEC)
- call the Electoral Commission SA on 1300 655 232 to request an enrolment form mailed.
Mid Murray Council's supplementary voters roll
You may be eligible to be included on the council's voters roll if any of the following apply:
- you are a non-resident sole owner or occupier of a property
- you are a landlord for rateable property
- you are an organisation/business that owns or occupies a property
- you are a group of owners or occupiers of property
If you are a business, organisation, property owner, or non-Australian resident, you will need to re-enrol to vote each year of an election.
To apply to be on Mid Murray Council's voters roll, you will need to complete the appropriate form below:
- Form 1 – Natural Person: For a non-resident owner/occupier who owns property in the Council area; is the only owner/occupier (tenant) and does not live or occupy that property.
- Form 2 – Body Corporate: For sole business owners or sole occupiers who occupy any type of rateable property in a council area and on the assessment record at the Council.
- Form 3 – Group Owners/Occupiers: For residents whose property is jointly owned or occupied by businesses, individual persons or a combination of both.
For more information please click here for the LGA's Council Election website
Nominate for the 2027 Council Election
Standing for Council is an opportunity to take an active role in shaping the future of your community.
Free online learning for potential candidates
The Local Government Association provides free online learning modules for potential candidates, offering practical insight into the role of councils, Council Members responsibilities and decision-making, and the knowledge, qualities and skills that support effective community leadership. The LGA modules cover:
- Leadership qualities and skills checklist
- What is local government?
- Council roles
- Working together
- Leadership and behaviour
How to nominate
Interested in running for Council?
Candidate nominations open on Tuesday, 26 January 2027 and close at 12 noon Tuesday, 9 February 2027. To nominate or for more information on how to nominate visit the LGA's Council Election website.
Vote in the 2027 Council Election
Have your say in your community's future.
Council Members make decisions that help shape the future of the region and the communities within it. By voting in the 2027 Council Election, you can choose the candidates you believe will best represent your community and its future.
How to vote
Voting in the 2027 Council Election is conducted by postal ballot. For more information on how to vote visit the LGA's Council Election website.