When is election day?

Saturday, 18 October 2025

When can someone nominate to be a candidate?

Nominations open on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close at 4:00PM on Thursday, 4 September 2025.

When is an election declared?

If the number of nominations is greater than the number of vacancies, an election will be declared.

When does the poll close?

6:00PM on Saturday, 18 October 2025.

When are votes counted?

From 6:00PM onwards on Saturday 18 October 2025

When are the election results announced?

As soon as practicable, after election day.

Where can I vote?

The 2025 Local Government Election for the Shire of Merredin will be conducted by postal voting. Postal votes can be returned to the Shire of Merredin Administration Building before 6:00PM on Saturday, 18 October 2025.

When will I receive the voting papers?

Election voting papers are due to be sent out on Friday, 12 September 2025.

What is the system for counting votes?

TBC

Who is the Returning Officer?

The Western Australian Electoral Commission has appointed the Returning Officer. The details are below:

Name: Wendy Porter

Email: LGXro_merredin@elections.wa.gov.au

Phone: 0461 398 778

Does the Shire have wards?

No.

What do I do if I don't receive my ballot papers?

Please call the Shire’s Governance team on 08 9041 1611 to request replacement ballot papers.

If I own multiple properties in the Shire, can I vote more than once?

No, an individual cannot vote multiple times.

Why do I have to provide a copy of my lease, tenancy agreement, etc?

Under the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997 the Chief Executive Officer can make inquires to determine a person's eligibility for enrolment, including asking for a copy of a lease or tenancy agreement to support a claim for enrolment.