Local Government Elections

Ordinary local government elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October. The next state-wide ordinary elections are scheduled for Saturday, 21 October 2023.

See the WA Electoral Commission Call for Nominations notice here

2023 Candidates

The following nominations have been received for the 2023 Council election. Click on the names to view the profile:

DAWSON, Drew

BARRETT, Paul

MAIR, Gavin

BROWN, Nathan

ZACHER, Raegan

Information for Candidates

In order to stand for election as a Council member, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Be an elector of the Shire of Jerramungup;
• Not be nominating as a candidate in another election; and
• Have completed the mandatory online induction course on the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries' website here

Prospective candidates should visit the Department of Local Government website

www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/local-government/local-governments/council-elections/nominating-to-be-a-council-member

AND

The Western Australian Electoral Commission website

www.elections.wa.gov.au/candidates-and-parties/local-government-candidates 

A Webinar for Candidates was held on 14 August 2023.  

LG Candidate Briefing

All enquiries about nominating for Council should be directed to Returning Officer, Christine Weedon, on 0475 718 571

Jerramungup Election Results: