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By-elections will be held to fill casual vacancies in the following Councils:
| Council | Ward | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| West Arnhem Regional Council | Warruwi Ward | 1 |
| Groote Archipelago Regional Council | East 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.
Timetable
View the timeline for the upcoming by-elections
Voter information
Find information on voting in the 2026 Regional Council by-elections - July.
Check or update your enrolment
Check or update your enrolment here.
Apply for a postal vote
Learn more about how to apply for postal vote.
Candidate information
Find information on nominating and being a candidate in the 2026 Regional Council by-elections - July.
Learn the steps to voting
Learn more about how to vote. There is handy information, a video in English, and content available in 13 Aboriginal languages.
Scrutiny and count information
Find out information on the scrutiny and count period.
Media releases
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