Local government elections 2026 


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Dorset Council election 2026

Enrolment 5,568

Made up of 7 councillors, including 1 mayor and 1 deputy mayor.

Candidate names are listed below in alphabetical order, but they will be rotated on ballot papers.

Map of Tasmania with Dorset municipal area highlighted

Candidates

7 Councillors – 11 candidates

AUTON, ScottSpringfield
BEATTIE, RhysBridport
CHILCOTT, MervynScottsdale
DONOGHUE, BethBridport
HALL, AdamScottsdale
HUGHES, JanScottsdale
LETHBORG, GrantScottsdale
RICHARDS, AnthonyLegerwood
SIMMONS, KahliaScottsdale
STEIN, LeonieBridport
TEICHMANN, VincentPioneer

Mayor – 2 candidates

BEATTIE, RhysBridport
HALL, AdamScottsdale

Deputy Mayor – 8 candidates

AUTON, ScottSpringfield
CHILCOTT, MervynScottsdale
DONOGHUE, BethBridport
HUGHES, JanScottsdale
RICHARDS, AnthonyLegerwood
SIMMONS, KahliaScottsdale
STEIN, LeonieBridport
TEICHMANN, VincentPioneer


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