District election 2026 timetable

The dates for key deadlines in the District election on Thursday 7 May 2026 are listed below.

Monday 9 March - Informal nomination checks begin

Thursday 19 March -

Notice of election is published

Nomination period begins

Thursday 9 April - Nomination period ends (4pm)

Update to register of electors is published

Friday 10 April - Statement of Persons Nominated is published (the list of candidates standing in the election)

Monday 20 April - Deadline for applications to register to vote

Tuesday 21 April -

Deadline for applications for postal votes (5pm)

Deadline for changes to postal and proxy votes (5pm)

Update to register of electors is published

Tuesday 28 April -

Deadline for new proxy applications (5pm)

Deadline for Voter Authority Certificates (5pm)

Notice of poll is published

Wednesday 29 April -

Deadline for appointment of counting and polling agents

Applications for emergency proxies can be made

Update to register of electors is published

Thursday 30 April - Applications for replacement postal votes can be made

Thursday 7 May -

Polling day (7am to 10pm)

Deadline for applications for replacement postal votes (5pm)

Deadline for applications for emergency proxies (5pm)

Friday 8 May - Verification and counting of the votes

Friday 12 June - Deadline for submitting election spending returns