Media releases

The preliminary count of votes for the Roper Gulf Regional Council, Yugul Mangi Ward has been completed, with further scrutiny of all ballot papers to commence on Monday 15 June at 9am.

All counting has concluded for the 2026 City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election.

The final count and distribution of preferences for the 2026 City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election will take place from 1pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

Counting in the City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election has finished for the night.

Voting in the City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election has closed and counting has commenced.

The City of Darwin, Chan Ward By-election Election Day voting centre is now open.

Early voting for the City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election commenced over the weekend with over 500 electors casting their vote at the Rapid Creek Business Village on Saturday 23 May.

By-elections are required to fill casual vacancies in 4 Local Government Councils.

Nominations for the City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election close Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12noon. Late nominations cannot be accepted.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election as a single casual vacancy exists and a by-election is required to fill the vacancy.