In September & October 2026, elections will be conducted in all 29 of Tasmania’s local government areas, including the election of councillors, a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor to serve a four year term.

Elections are conducted by postal ballot and voting is compulsory for all electors on the State roll.

Brighton Council will have seven (7) Councillor positions open for election.

BRIGHTON COUNCIL CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION    View flyer here

Brighton Council CEO & LGAT CEO will be facilitating a Candidate Information Session on Thursday, 30th July at 5.30pm the Brighton Civic Centre,  25 Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater.

Learn more about the role of a Councillor and what it means to represent your community. There will also be a Q&A session to ask any questions you may have about becoming a Councillor.

LGAT CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

The Local Government Association of Tamania (LGAT) have recently released their Candidate Handbook which is designed to support anyone considering running for their local council.

View the Candidate Handbook here 

ELECTION TIMETABLE

Monday 7 September       Nominations open
Thursday 10 September  Enrolment closes (6pm)
Monday 21 September     Nominations close (12 noon)
Tuesday 22 September    Nominations announced (12 nooon)
Monday 5 October            Ballot packs delivered by post
Tuesday 27 October         Close of poll (2pm)
Wednesday 28 October   Counting commences

USEFUL WEBSITES

Tasmanian Electoral Commission  https://www.tec.tas.gov.au/

Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) https://www.lgat.tas.gov.au/

Office of Local Government https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/government-information/local-government