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By-elections were held to fill casual vacancies in the below Regional Councils:
| Council | Ward | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Barkly Regional Council | Kuwarrangu Ward | 1 |
| East Arnhem Regional Council | Gumurr Miwatj Ward | 1 |
| Groote Archipelago Regional Council | West Ward | 1 |
| Roper Gulf Regional Council | Yugul Mangi Ward | 1 |
The Local Government Act 2019 and Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021 outline the procedures for conducting local government elections and by-elections to fill casual vacancies.
Barkly Regional Council, East Arnhem Regional Council and Groote Archipelago Regional Council vacancies were uncontested. Visit list of candidates below for information on the outcome.
The Roper Gulf Regional Council vacancy was contested. Visit results below to view the election results.
Results
View the 2026 Regional Council By-elections - June results.
List of candidates
View the list of candidates for this election.
When and where to vote
View voting locations for the Roper Gulf Regional Council Yugul mangi Ward By-election.
Candidate information
Find information on nominating and being a candidate in the 2026 Regional Council By-elections - June.
Learn the steps to voting
Learn more about how to vote. There are handy information and a video in English and 13 Aboriginal languages.
Voter information
Find information on voting in the 2026 Regional Council By-elections - June.
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Timetable
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