Timetable for local elections takng place on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday, 20 March 2026 |
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| Receipt of Nominations | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4:00 pm |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4:00pm |
| Appointment of Election Agents | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4:00pm |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4:00pm |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:00pm |
| Last Date for Registration Monday | Monday, 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 5:00pm |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 5:00pm |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday, 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 5:00pm |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Wednesday, 29 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | Thursday, 7 May 2026, 5:00pm |
| Day of Poll | Thursday, 7 May 2026, 7:00am to 10:00pm |
| Return of Election Expenses | Thursday, 11 June 2026 |