ECSA
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2026 State Election
Polling day 21 March 2026
Key dates
- 21 February 2026: Writ issued
- 27 February 2026: Close of roll
- 14 March 2026: Early voting open
- 21 March 2026: Polling day
Voting options
Learn moreVoter alerts via email or SMS are electoral reminders
Timely reminders are sent straight to your phone or email inbox for elections you can vote in.
Be scam aware. We will never ask you to enter your credit card details or make a payment through a website.
Sign up for voter alerts
Your voter alert is linked to your electoral enrolment, so you'll only get reminders for an election you're able to vote in. ECSA uses emails (when available) to also engage with first time youth voters, to support in the education of the voting process.
How to manage a voter alert
We use the personal information you give to us to maintain the register of electors and prepare electoral rolls for state and local council elections. We may use your email and mobile phone number to send you notifications and reminders for elections and other electoral events in your area. We do not share your contact details with anyone else, unless the law requires us to. There is more information about this on our Privacy page and in our privacy policy.
Protect yourself from scams
Scammers sometimes send people messages pretending to be organisations like ECSA. Here are some tips to ensure you are only reading official election information:
Check the sender
If you get an SMS from us, the sender will always be ECSA (not a number). You can not reply to these messages. If you get an email from us, the email address will be
Check the SMS content
Our messages will always be for information only. We will NEVER ask for your personal information, banking details or any kind of online payment.
Check the email link
Any links in our email message will be to access more information on our website (ecsa.sa.gov.au) only.
Check with us
If you're ever unsure if it's really us, you can call us on 1300 655 232
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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
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The Reflect RAP sets out ECSA’s commitment to reconciliation and the actions it will take to build the organisations understanding and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands cultures, histories, knowledge and rights.
This RAP is the starting point of ECSA’s reconciliation journey.
ECSA has a proud history of collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout South Australia to ensure they can exercise their rights to participate in electoral events, including the APY Executive Board and the SA Local First Nations Voice to Parliament elections.
This Reflect RAP aims to build upon and consolidate these previous efforts, enshrining reconciliation as a core priority for ECSA in the lead-up to future State, Local Government, and other First Nations elections. It represents ECSA’s commitment to continually improving its effectiveness in working with diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities—whether remote, regional, or urban—and delivering electoral services that meet their needs.
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Our partnerships / current activities
Over many years ECSA has been working with the various communities located in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands in conducting their Executive Board elections.
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Relationships
| Number | Action |
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| 01 | Establish and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations. |
| 02 | Build relationships through celebrating National Reconciliation Week (NRW). |
| 03 | Promote reconciliation through our sphere of influence. |
| 04 | Promote positive race relations through anti-discrimination strategies and antiracism. |
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Respect
| Number | Action |
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| 05 | Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning. |
| 02 | Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols. |
| 03 | Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC Week. |
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Action
| Number | Action |
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| 08 | Improve employment outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development. |
| 09 | Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support improved economic and social outcomes. |
| 10 | Establish and maintain an effective RAP Working Group (RWG) to drive governance of the RAP. |
| 11 | Provide appropriate support for effective implementation of RAP commitments. |
| 12 | Build accountability and transparency through reporting RAP achievements, challenges and learnings both internally and externally. |
| 13 | Continue our reconciliation journey by developing our next RAP. |
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