Local Government is an important part of the democratic framework of Australia. The community elect their council representatives every four years, with the next Council Election to be held in November 2026.
Provisional results of supplementary election for the office of Mayor
Adelaide Hills Council have been notified by the Electoral Commission of the provisional results of the supplementary election for the Office of the Mayor of the Adelaide Hills Council.
Cr Nathan Daniell is the provisionally successful candidate. After preferences, he received 4179 votes and Andrew Stratford received 2758 votes.
The final results will be declared by the Electoral Commission in due course.
The Supplementary Election was held in February 2026 to fill the vacancy for Mayor of Adelaide Hills Council. Supplementary elections are held between regular election cycles when a position becomes vacant. They help ensure the Council remains fully represented and can continue to serve the community effectively.
The Electoral Commissioner of South Australia manages all supplementary elections to ensure they are fair, transparent and run according to law.
Key dates:
| Event | Date Start | Date End |
|---|---|---|
| Mailout and voting period | Tuesday 13 January 2026 | 12pm Monday 9 February 2026 |
Candidate information
The Electoral Commission SA confirmed the candidates for the upcoming election for the Mayor, namely:
DANIELL, Nathan
STRATFORD, Andrew Mark
McDONNELL, Georgia
Voting in a Council election
All voting in council elections is by postal ballot.
Enrolled voters will receive a voting package directly through the mail including ballot paper and a reply-paid envelope.
Ballot papers will be delivered to the enrolled address from Tuesday 13 January until Monday 19 January 2026
Your ballot papers must be completed and received by the Electoral Commission of SA by 12:00 pm, Monday 9 February 2026.
Telephone assisted voting dates of operation are:
9am – 5pm, Thursday 5 February 2026
9am – 5pm, Friday 6 February 2026
9am – 12pm, Monday 9 February 2026
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More information
For more information about council elections, visit the Electoral Commission website.