2025 Local Government Ordinary Election
The 2025 Shire of Ashburton Ordinary Local Government Election is being held on Saturday 18 October 2025.
Council resolved on 18 February 2025 for the Western Australian Electoral Commissioner to be responsible for the conduct of this election and the method of the election is to be by postal vote.
Election Vacancies
Four Councillor vacancies (for 4 years terms expiring on 21 October 2029) will be available for this election, in the following Wards.
- Pannawonica (1 vacancy)
- Paraburdoo (1 vacancy)
- Tom Price (2 vacancies)
Key Dates
Election Day: 18 October 2025
Candidate nominations open: TBA
Candidate nominations Close: TBA
Returning Officer
The Western Australian Electoral Commission have not yet appointed a Returning Officer for this election. Prospective candidates intending to nominate for this election must contact the Returning Officer to schedule an appointment prior to nominating.