On Thursday, 25 June 2026, Parliament passed a Bill to change the date of the next Council elections from November 2026 to April 2027. The information below will be updated as soon as possible.
Local Government Elections 2027
Local government decisions affect everyday life – from roads and parks to libraries and community services. Council elections are your chance to shape your community’s future.
Local government elections are held every four years to determine who will represent the community on Council. The upcoming Local Government election for the Kingston District Council will be held in November 2026.
At this election, voters will elect:
- Mayor
- Seven (7) Councillors
Council elections are conducted by the Electoral Commission of South Australia under the provisions of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999.
Voting in council elections is conducted by post.
Key Dates
| Roll Close - Last Day to Enrol or Update Details | 5:00pm, Monday, 4 January 2027 |
| Nominations Open - Councillor and Mayor | Tuesday, 26 January 2027 |
| Nominations Close - Councillor and Mayor | 12:00pm, Tuesday, 9 February 2027 |
| Draw for Candidate Ballot Positions | 9:00am, Wednesday, 10 February 2027 |
| Candidate Profiles Published Online | By Tuesday, 23 February 2027 |
| Mailout of Voting Material (Ballots) to Electors | Thursday, 11 March 2027 - Wednesday, 17 March 2027 |
| Close of Voting (Polling Day) | 5:00pm, Wednesday, 7 April 2027 |
| Scrutiny and Count | 9:00am, Saturday, 10 April 2027 |