Local Government Elections

Local government ordinary elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October for all local governments statewide.

The next local government elections will be held on 21 October 2023. It will be run by the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) for most local governments across the state, including the Town of Cambridge. 

The Mayor and Council Members are each elected for a four year term on alternate years, with half of the elected members being elected every two years. 

In this election, the Town is providing you with options on how you can vote. You can:

  • Apply for a postal vote by completing a 

Coast Ward Postal Vote Application Form(PDF, 826KB)

or a

Wembley Ward Postal Vote Application Form(PDF, 826KB)

  • Vote in person on Saturday, 21 October or 
  • Vote early.

 Key dates

  • Close of enrolments for electoral rolls – Friday 25 August, 5pm - CLOSED
  • Opening of Candidate nominations – Thursday 31 August
  • Close of Candidate nominations – Thursday 7 September, 4pm - CLOSED
  • Election Day and close of polls – Saturday 21 October, 6pm


Candidate Profiles for the 2023 Ordinary Election

View Candidate Profiles for the 2023 Ordinary Election here.

How to Vote

Information on how to vote in the 2023 Local Government Election.

Ward Map

View the ward map to find out your local ward.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2023 Local Government Elections.

Which Positions are up for Election in 2023?

Information about vacancies in the 2023 election.

How Do I Cast My Vote?

Information on casting your vote in the 2023 Local Government Election.

Electoral Roll

Information on the electoral roll for the 2023 Local Government Election.

Information for Candidates

Thinking about nominating for the 2023 Local Government Election? More details here.

Election Signage

Information about election signs in the Town of Cambridge.

Electoral Gifts

Legislative obligations for candidates in relation to the disclosure of gifts leading up to local government elections.

Caretaker Period

Information about the caretaker period that applies to Council Members and Town of Cambridge employees.

Counting the Votes

Information about the vote counting process in the Local Government Election.

Previous Election Results

Information about previous Local Government Election results in the Town of Cambridge.

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