At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 7 August 2025, the following elections accepted the candidate nominations that are listed on their respective election pages in the order in which they will appear on the ballot paper:
- Town of Gawler, Mayor
- Yorke Peninsula Council, Mayor
- District Council of Orroroo Carrieton, Area Councillor
- Adelaide Hills Council, Ranges Ward
- Adelaide Hills Council, Valleys Ward
- City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, St Peters Ward
- Mount Barker District Council, South Ward
Campaign disclosure returns
Candidates must lodge the following returns with the Electoral Commissioner:
Campaign donation return
Return no. 1 – lodgement from Friday 15 August to Thursday 21 August 2025
Return no. 2 – within 30 days of the conclusion of the election
Large gift return
Return lodgement within 5 days after receipt, only required for gifts in excess of $2,500
Detailed information about candidate disclosure return requirements can be found at www.ecsa.sa.gov.au
Voting conducted by post
The elections are conducted entirely by post and no polling booths will be open for voting.
Ballot papers and reply-paid envelopes are mailed out between Tuesday 26 August and Monday 1 September 2025 to every person, body corporate and group listed on each voters roll at the close of rolls on 5pm, Monday 30 June. Voting is voluntary.
A person who has not received voting material by Thursday 4 September 2025, and believes they are entitled to vote, should contact the deputy returning officer on 1300 655 232 before 5pm, Monday 15 September 2025.
Completed voting material must be sent to reach the returning officer no later than 12 noon on polling day Monday 22 September 2025.
Assisted voting
Prescribed electors under section 41A(8) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, may vote via the telephone assisted voting method by calling the Electoral Commission SA on:
1300 655 232 within South Australia only
08 7424 7400 from interstate
+61 8 7424 7400 from overseas
The Telephone Assisted Voting Centre will operate for the following times and days:
9am – 5pm, Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September 2025
9am – 12 noon, Monday 22 September 2025 (close of voting)
Vote counting location
The scrutiny and counts will take place from 9:30am on Tuesday 23 September 2025 at the following location:
Electoral Commission SA Central Processing Centre
7 Hudson Court Netley 5037
A provisional declaration will be made at the conclusion of each election count.
Mick Sherry
RETURNING OFFICER