Local Government Elections
Under the Local Government Act 1995 (Act), Ordinary local elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October.
Council members are elected for a term of up to four years.
Election Results
Click here to view the results for Leonora.
Nominations
Click here to view current nominations.
Key dates
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Close of applications to enrol to vote
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Friday, 22 August 2025 at 5pm |
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Nominations open
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Thursday, 28 August 2025 |
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Close of nominations
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Thursday, 4 September 2025 at 4pm |
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Elections
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Saturday, 18 October 2025 |
Enrolments
You can check your enrolment, update your details, or enrol online at https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol
Vacancies
There are four Councillor positions up for election in 2025, with the new terms due to expire in 2029.
Nominations
Nominations open on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close at 4pm on Thursday, 4 September 2025.
Key candidate resources:
Further Information
Further information regarding Local Government Elections can be found on the DLGIRS website, including:
Important Links:
Check your enrolment
DLGIRS - Local government elections
WAEC - Local Government Candidates
DLGIRS - Nominating to be a council member
WAEC 2025 Local Government Candidate Resources
DLGIRS Mandatory Induction Course
Councillors
Council Meetings