2026 Local Government Election
Next year, the Western Australian Electoral Commission will conduct a postal vote election for the Town of Port Hedland.
Make sure your voice counts at Port Hedland's local government election by checking your enrolment details on the WAEC website.
Residents, owner occupiers, and other landholders have until the end of January 2026 to check and update their enrolment details.
The election is set for Saturday, 28 March 2026, to fill nine vacancies, including a Mayor and eight Councillors.
Running the election
A representative from the WAEC will be appointed to oversee the election process. This person is known as the Returning Officer and will manage candidate nominations, supervise polling places, and ensure the election runs smoothly and properly.
Check and enrol to vote
Before WAEC mails the voting papers in early March next year, it's essential to check and ensure your enrolment details are correct. To ensure your voice counts, before the end of January next year check that your details at www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol.
While voting in council elections isn’t compulsory, it’s an opportunity to have your say on who will represent you and the broader Town of Port Hedland community.
I am a resident
If you are already enrolled to vote in the State and Federal elections for Port Hedland, no further action is required. You will be entitled to one vote.
If you have recently moved to the Town, turned 18 years of age, or have recently become an Australian citizen, you should check your enrolment details on the AEC website.
I am a landlord who owns property in the Town
If you own more than one property in a ward and are already enrolled to vote, there is no need to enrol again. You will be entitled to one vote.
Other eligibility rules apply. To learn more about the eligibility rules, visit aec.gov.au/enrol.
When will voting enrolments close?
Residents, businesses, and other landholders in Port Hedland are encouraged to check their enrolment details before WAEC closes enrolments at the end of January 2026.
Become an Elected Member
Councillors bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to the Chamber.
Whether you care about the town, have a wealth of knowledge of the area or are looking to build your leadership skills, then becoming an elected representative for Port Hedland could be a rewarding experience for you.
Councillors act as a link between the community and local government, advocating for what matters to the community by helping to shape the delivery of important public services and community infrastructure.
Are you interested in becoming a Councillor or the Mayor of the Town of Port Hedland?
Nomination requirements
To nominate yourself for the local government election for Port Hedland, you must be
- at least 18 years old
- an Australian citizen
- can vote in the State and Federal elections
Further rules apply, find out more by visiting the Local Government Candidates page on the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety website.
Public Notices
Saturday, 28 March 2026 is the confirmed election date for Port Hedland. You can read the Gazette notice here.
Helpful links
Western Australian Electoral Commission
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
www.aec.gov.au
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