Local Government By-Elections Schedule
October 19, 2026
| Date | Day | Days Before Election | Action To Be Taken | Section / Act or Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 26 | Friday | -52 | Final Date for Receipt of Certified Resolution Declaring a Vacancy | |
| 4 Sep 26 | Friday | -45 | Final Date for Councillors to Resign to Offer for Other Council Office | 55(3) Local Governance Act |
| 7 Sep 26 | Monday | -42 | Labour Day (offices closed) | |
| 11 Sep 26 | Friday | -38 | Publish Notice of Election | 15(3) |
| 14 Sep 26 | Monday | -35 | Returning Offices open to the public | |
| 14 Sep 26 | Monday | -35 | Beginning of Nominations | 17(1) |
| 14 Sep 26 | Monday | -35 | Applications for Special Ballots accepted | 39.1(2) |
| 25 Sep 26 | Friday | -24 | Nominations Close (2:00 p.m.) | 15(1)(b) |
| 28 Sep 26 | Monday | -21 | Deadline for withdrawal of candidates (5:00 p.m.) | 17(4) |
| 30 Sep 26 | Wednesday | -19 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (offices closed) | |
| 3 Oct 26 | Saturday | -16 | Publish Notice of Grant of Poll | 20(1),(2) |
| 5 Oct 26 | Monday | -14 | Mail Voter Information Cards | 11(3) |
| 5 Oct 26 | Monday | -14 | Special ballots may be issued | 39.2 |
| 10 Oct 26 | Saturday | -9 | Advance Polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) | 28 |
| 12 Oct 26 | Monday | -7 | Thanksgiving (offices closed) | |
| 15 Oct 26 | Thursday | -4 | End of Revision Period | 12(1) |
| 19 Oct 26 | Monday | 0 | Final Return of Special Ballots (8 p.m.) | 39.1(2) |
| 19 Oct 26 | Monday | 0 | ELECTION DAY (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) | 51 Local Governance Act |
| 21 Oct 26 | Wednesday | 2 | Declaration Day | 41(1),(2) |
| 29 Oct 26 | Thursday | 10 | Deadline - Application for Recount | 41.1 |
* Unless otherwise indicated, the law referred to is the Municipal Elections Act.