2026 local government elections
In September and October 2026, elections will be conducted in all 29 of Tasmania’s local government areas. This includes the election of councillors, a mayor and a deputy mayor for each council. Local government elections are conducted by postal ballot and voting is compulsory for all electors on the State roll.
for more information Local Government Elections – Tasmanian Electoral Commission
Election timetable
9 am Monday 7 September Nominations open
6 pm Thursday 10 September Enrolment closes
12 noon Monday 21 September Nominations close
12 noon Tuesday 22 September Nominations announced
From Monday 5 October Ballot packs delivered by post
2 pm Tuesday 27 October Close of poll
From 9 am Wednesday 28 October Counting commences
About voting at local government elections
Voting in local government elections is compulsory for all electors on the state roll. Elections are conducted by postal ballot, which means election material (including the ballot paper) is mailed directly to each elector at their enrolled address.
Voting at Local Government Elections
Who can vote at a local government election?
If you’re enrolled on the state roll, you are automatically enrolled to vote in local government elections. Your address on the roll determines which local government elections you are required to vote in.
People who own or occupy land in a local government area, or represent a corporate owner or occupier of land in that area, may also be eligible to vote, and can enrol by applying to the general manager of their council.