Local government elections to be held in April 2027
The next local government elections will now be held on Wednesday 7 April 2027, following changes to South Australian legislation that deferred the scheduled November 2026 elections.
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) has released the official election timetable, with key dates including:
- Electoral roll closes: Monday 4 January 2027
- Nominations open: Tuesday 26 January 2027
- Nominations close: Tuesday 9 February 2027
- Voting closes: 5pm, Wednesday 7 April 2027
Voting in local government elections is your opportunity to have a say in who represents your community and helps shape the future of the City of Mitcham.
Residents are encouraged to check that their enrolment details are up to date well before the electoral roll closes on 4 January 2027.
Following the April 2027 election, local government elections will return to their regular four-year cycle, with the next elections scheduled for November 2031.
For more information about the election timetable, enrolment and voting, visit www.councilelections.sa.gov.au.