2026 Local Government Elections
Key Dates
In October 2026, all 29 Tasmanian councils will hold ordinary elections for Councillors, Mayors and Deputy Mayors.
Voting is compulsory and conducted entirely by postal ballot.
Dates checked against the Tasmanian Electoral Commission 2026 local government election timetable .
Counting begins in -- days.
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Mon 7 Sep · 9:00am
Nominations open
Candidate nomination forms may be lodged with the TEC Returning Officer or council Electoral Officer from this date.
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Thu 10 Sep · 6:00pm
Enrolment closes
The State electoral roll closes. Electors must be correctly enrolled by this time to receive a ballot pack.
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Mon 21 Sep · 12:00 noon
Nominations close
Final deadline for candidate nominations. Forms must be received by the Returning Officer by this time — not merely postmarked.
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Tue 22 Sep · 12:00 noon
Nominations announced
The TEC publishes the confirmed list of candidates for every council, mayoral and deputy mayoral contest.
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From Mon 5 Oct
Ballot packs delivered
Postal ballot material is delivered by post from this date.
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Tue 27 Oct · 2:00pm
Close of poll
Completed ballots must be received by the TEC by this time to be included in the count.
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From Wed 28 Oct · 9:00am
Counting commences
Counting begins statewide. New councils are expected to be declared and sworn in through November 2026.