2027 Council Elections

Important Update:

The 2026 Council Elections have been deferred to 2027, arising from the Local Government (Elections) (Periodic Elections) Amendment Act 2026, which commenced upon gazettal on 2 July 2026.
New Election dates can be found below in the 2027 Key Election Dates table.

Council elections are your opportunity to represent your community.

As a council member, you can help create a future that you and your community can be proud of and enjoy. If you are passionate about your local community, willing to work as part of a team, keen to learn and make a difference, nominate for a position on Council.

From managing waste to building roads, maintaining parks, and supporting walking and cycling paths, local councils play a vital role in shaping the places we use and enjoy every day. Working alongside their communities, they help improve the overall liveability of an area.

Whether you visit your local library, grab a coffee at a neighbourhood café, or go for a run in the park, the upcoming local council elections give you a chance to have your say and help make your community an even better place to live.

Visit the Local Council Elections page for more information on the following topics:

• What are Council Elections
• What do Councils do
• How do Councils work
• Council Member Responsibilities
• Council and Committee Meetings

Council Elections

Light Regional Council elects 1 Mayor and 9 Councillors.

The Mayor represents the community as a whole and leads the councillors in ensuring our region is a great place to live, work and play.
The Council is divided up to 3 Wards. Each ward has 3 ward councillors who are the key contact for community members living in each ward to give everyone an opportunity to have their voice heard.

The Wards as shown below, are the Light Ward, Dutton Ward, and Mudla Wirra Ward.

How to Enrol for a Council Election:

To vote or nominate for council, you must be enrolled on the South Australian electoral roll.

It only takes a minute to enrol or update your details before the close of roll at 5:00pm, Monday 04 January 2027.

Checking your enrolment status:

If you are correctly enrolled for state elections in South Australia, you will receive a ballot pack from the Electoral Commission SA to vote for your local council.

You can check your current electoral enrolment by contacting the council you enrolled with or via Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) on 1300 655 232.

If you a non-resident sole owner/occupier, business, organisation or a group of owners/occupiers contact your council to determine if you are eligible.
Enrol to vote - Australian Electoral Commission

Enrolling on the Council voter roll:

There are three different forms you can use to enrol to vote in council elections. These forms can be found on your local council website.
Unsure of your council area? Use the Find my Council map.

1. Natural Person: For a non-resident owner/occupier who owns property in the Council area; is the only owner/occupier (tenant) and does not live or occupy that property.
   Download Form 1 Here
2. Body Corporate: For sole business owners or sole occupiers who occupy any type of rateable property in a council area and on the assessment record at the Council.
   Download Form 2 Here
3. Group Owners/Occupiers: For residents whose property is jointly owned or occupied by businesses, individual persons or a combination of both.
   Download Form 3 Here 

2027 Key Election Dates:

Eligibility

You are eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of council if you are:

• An Australian Citizen
• At the time the electoral roll closes:
  • Enrolled in the council area you are contesting, or
  • The nominee of a body corporate or a group that has its name on the voters roll for the council area
  • Left off the voters roll for the council area in error