Information for candidates
Find essential information for anyone wishing to stand as a candidate in the District election - it includes briefings and support we offer for submitting a nomination, as well as campaign spending limits and what needs to be included on election campaign material.
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Before nominations - briefings and drop-in sessions
Find more information about the help and guidance we offer for completing nominations. -
Handing in your nomination
Learn about how to hand in your nomination. -
After Nominations - briefings and drop-in sessions
Find more information about the help and guidance we offer after you have handing in your nomination. -
Candidates campaign spending
There’s a spending limit for all election campaigns – click to learn more. -
Imprints on candidate election material
Find out what information must be included on any material you use to promote yourself in an election. -
How you can contact us
New for 2026: We’ve introduced a dedicated email inbox for people wishing to stand as candidates and their agents.