Voting in an Election

The City of Nedlands holds postal elections conducted by the Western Australian Electoral Commission. If you are enrolled, you will receive a voting pack in the post around three weeks before election day.

 You can submit your vote as soon as you receive your voting pack through the following options:

  • by mail - post using the reply-paid envelope provided in your pack, or
  • in person at the City of Nedlands Administration Building, 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands.

If you plan to post your vote, please allow enough time for it to be received before election day. Completed papers can be returned in person up to 6:00pm on voting day.

FAQs

How can I get a replacement voting pack if I've lost mine?

If you've lost your voting pack, it never arrived or it arrived damaged, you can get a new pack from the City of Nedlands by bringing your photographic ID to one of the following locations:

Before election day:

  • City of Nedlands Administration Centre, 71 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS 8.30am - 5pm

 

On election day, Saturday 28 March:

  • Chief Polling Place:
    Mt Claremont Community Centre - Banksia Room, 105 Montgomery Avenue, MOUNT CLAREMONT 8am - 6pm

  • Other Polling Place:
    City of Nedlands Administration Centre, 71 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS 8am - 4pm

Where can I vote on election day?

If you would prefer to vote in-person on Saturday 28 March, please visit one of the following locations:

  • Chief Polling Place:
    Mt Claremont Community Centre - Banksia Room, 105 Montgomery Avenue, MOUNT CLAREMONT 8am - 6pm

  • Other Polling Place:
    City of Nedlands Administration Centre, 71 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS 8am - 4pm

Who is running in the 2026 election?

Click here to view and read all of the candidate profiles for the 2026 extraordinary election.

Why should I vote in a Local Government Election?

Voting in a local government election is not compulsory in Western Australia. However, all electors are strongly encouraged to participate by submitting their vote. Local Government plays an important role in providing local services and maintaining a strong local community.

The election is your opportunity to have your say about the future of your local community and who represents you on Council.

 

Changes to Local Election Voting

In 2023, local government elections in WA moved to optional preferential voting. It is similar to how voting is done in State and Federal elections. 

Under the optional preferential voting system, voters number candidates in the order of their preference. You have the choice to:

  • vote for one candidate by putting a 1 next to their name, or
  • vote for some candidates by numbering several candidates in the order of your preference, or
  • vote for all candidates by numbering all the candidates in the order of your preference.