Council Elections 2027

Council elections are held every four years and give you the opportunity to vote for the Mayor and Council Members who make decisions for the Renmark Paringa district. Following a deferral from the scheduled November 2026 elections, the next council elections will be held in April 2027.

Overview

Participating in your local council election is one of the most direct ways you can make a difference to everyday life in your community.

Unlike the State and Federal elections, voting in the local government is conducted by post and it’s not compulsory, but if you’re a resident, own a business or are part of an eligible group in Renmark Paringa, casting a vote is the best way to have your say about what happens in your local community.

All voting is done by post and enrolled voters receive a voting package through the mail and return their votes in a reply-paid envelope.

Your vote will help determine who holds the role of Mayor and each of the 8 councillor positions for the next four years.

You can influence what happens in your local community in two ways:

by voting for a candidate who represents your views
by nominating for a position on Council.

For all information about the 2027 council elections, visit: Local Government Association Council Elections

Key dates for the 2027 Council elections

Event		Date
Close of roll	If you're enrolled to vote in SA state elections, you'll automatically be enrolled to vote in council elections. A ballot pack will be sent to your registered mailing address. You can check and update your enrolment details online, and can enrol if needed.	5pm, Monday 4 January 2027
Nominations open	Interested in running for council? You'll need to nominate to become a candidate before you can start campaigning your candidacy.	Tuesday 26 January 2027
Nominations close	You must submit your nomination before the deadline. Learn how to nominate.	12 noon, Tuesday 9 February 2027
Ballot pack mail-out period	Ballot packs will be sent to the mailing address included on your enrolment. Keep an eye out for it in the mail! Instructions and guides on how to vote are included in the ballot pack.	Thursday 11 March - Wednesday 17 March 2027
Voting close (polling day)	You must return your ballot papers so they reach the electoral commission before this deadline.	5.00pm, Wednesday 7 April 2027
Scrutiny and count		9am, Saturday 10 April 2027

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Enrol Enrol
Nominate Nominate
Vote Vote

You can vote in the 2027 council elections if you are 18 years or older and you either live in the Council area or own or occupy a rateable property in the area. This includes individuals, businesses or organisations (bodies corporate), and groups of owners or occupiers.

Check your enrolment details and enrol to vote before close of roll, 5pm Monday 4 January 2027.

More information about enrolling is available below.

As a council member, you can help create a future that you and your community can be proud of and enjoy. If you are passionate about your local community, willing to work as part of a team, keen to learn and make a difference, nominate for a position on council.

Nominations for a position on council open Tuesday 26 January and close 12pm Tuesday 9 February 2027. More information about nominating, including the details of candidate information sessions, will be added to this page closer to the time.

For more information about nominating, free training for candidates and more visit: LGA Council Elections - How to nominate

All voting for council elections is conducted by mail.

All election materials, including your ballot papers, are mailed directly to the postal address you provide on the electoral roll or the council voters roll. Voting papers will be sent to all eligible voters from 11 - 17 March 2027. Completed votes can be submitted by post in the reply paid envelope in your voting pack.

Votes must be received by 5pm Wednesday 7 April 2027.

For more information about voting, visit: LGA Council Elections - How to vote

Enrolment resources

If you are enrolled on the State (House of Assembly) electoral roll at an address within this Council area, you do not need to take any action. You will automatically receive your voting pack by mail in March 2027.

**If a person (who is eligible, but not automatically on the local council roll) has voted in a past election, they need to reapply – the voters roll has been purged as at 1 Jan 2026.

For more enrolment information, visit the the Council elections enrolment page, or enrolment checker, or, read or FAQs below.

Who can vote?

Do I need to enrol?

If you are not enrolled on the State electoral roll at an address within this Council area, you must apply to be included on the Council voters roll to be able to vote. You must also apply if you want to vote on behalf of a group or business.

I completed an enrolment at the last council election, do I need to do another?

Yes. Even if you enroled and voted in previous council elections, you must enrol again for the 2027 elections. Under the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the Council voters roll expires on 1 January in the year of an election, which means a new application is required for each election.

When do I need to enrol?

If you need to enrol to vote in the 2027 council elections, your enrolment application must be received by the close of the electoral roll Monday 4 January 2027. Forms must be fully completed, witnessed and returned by the close of roll. Applications received after this date cannot be accepted.

Which form should i use?

There are three different enrolment forms, one for each of the following categories:

Form 1 — Natural Person: Non-Resident, Sole Owner or Sole Occupier (tenant)
For a non-resident owner/occupier who owns property in the Council area; is the only owner/occupier (tenant) and does not live or occupy that property.
Form 2 — Body Corporate: Sole Owner or Sole Occupier (tenant)
For sole business owners or sole occupiers who occupy any type of rateable property in a council area and on the assessment record at the Council.
Form 3 — Groups Owners or Occupiers (tenants)
For residents whose property is jointly owned or occupied by businesses, individual persons or a combination of both.

Each category has its own enrolment form, which you can access by clicking the link above. Bodies corporate and groups must nominate one person to vote on their behalf. This enrolment checker can assist you to determine your eligibility, or, contact us if you need advice about which form to use.