Local Government Elections 

About Local Government Elections

Local Government ordinary elections are held on the third Saturday in October every two years. Elected members are elected for a term of four years unless filling a vacancy created by a mid-term resignation. The next election will be held Saturday 18 October 2025.

The Shire of Corrigin 2025 elections will be a postal vote, which is conducted by the Electoral Commissioner of the Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Further information on Local Government elections can be found at:

»WA Electoral Commission

»Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Key Dates for the 2025 Local Government Elections

14 August:       Candidate Information Session

22 August:       Enrolments Close

28 August:        Nominations Open

4 September:  Nominations Close 4.00pm

18 October:       Election Day

Stand for Council

If you're passionate about the Corrigin community and want to contribute to local decision-making, consider nominating for Council.

Elected members play a key role in shaping the future of our community, represent a wide range of views and make important decisions on services such as community buildings, parks and ovals, roads and footpaths, local planning and development, and waste management.

The Shire of Corrigin has seven Councillors. The vacancies being contested in the 2025 election are:

  • 3 x four-year terms
  • 2 x two-year terms

Council meetings are currently held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm, but this schedule may be adjusted to suit elected members.

To learn more about eligibility for standing for Council, visit:

»WA Electoral Commission - Local Government Candidates

»WA Electoral Commission - Nomination Builder

Candidate Information Sessions

Are you interested in nominating to be an Elected Member?

To learn about the role of a Councillor and the nomination process, come along to our in-person Candidate Information Session.

Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 6.00pm
Location: Council Chambers, Shire of Corrigin Admin Office
Registrations/More Information: 08 9063 2203 or eso@corrigin.wa.gov.au

If you can't make the in-person session, the Western Australia Local Government Association, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, and WA Electoral Commission are holding an online Candidate Information Webinar on Monday, 18 August 2025 at 6.00pm.

To more information and to register, visit:

»Candidate Information Webinar

Eligibility to Vote in Local Government Elections

The right to vote in Local Government Elections depends on your place of residence. If you are already enrolled with a residential address within the Shire of Corrigin, you are eligible to vote in the election.

If you own land within the Shire of Corrigin but do not reside within it, you may still be eligible to vote. Find out more information here.

New enrolments and changes to current enrolment details must be completed by 5.00pm Friday, 22 August 2025.