Local government elections 2026 


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King Island Council election 2026

Enrolment 1,140

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.

Candidate statements

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Candidates

7 Councillors – 5 candidates (no ballot required)

ALLAN, IanCurrie
BEVERIDGE, DennisCurrie
BOWDEN, DavidCurrie
COOKE, IraCurrie
LAIDLER, SarinaNaracoopa

2 Councillors – 3 candidates

AYLWARD, LaraCurrie
BOWDEN, AndreaCurrie
STELLA, SaverinaLymwood

Mayor – 2 candidates

COOKE, IraCurrie
LAIDLER, SarinaNaracoopa

Deputy Mayor – 2 candidates

ALLAN, IanCurrie
BEVERIDGE, DennisCurrie

 King Island vacancies

Five candidates nominated for seven councillor positions on King Island Council by the original close of nominations at 12 noon on Monday 21 September. All five were elected unopposed.

In accordance with section 274(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, nominations were reopened for the two remaining councillor vacancies. By the close of nominations at 12 noon on Monday 28 September 2026, three candidates had nominated for the two remaining positions.

King Island electors are voting to fill the two remaining councillor positions, and for mayor and deputy mayor.


Download the complete list of candidates for all councils.
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