Sorell Council By-Election

Following his successful election win for the Upper House seat of Prosser, Mayor Kerry Vincent tendered his resignation. His term as Mayor officially ended on Thursday 9 May 2024. This means a by-election for the positions of one councillor and mayor is required.

Deputy Mayor Charles Wooley will be Acting Mayor until the results of the by-election are confirmed.

Please check your enrolment details are up to date so you can vote in the by-election – Check my enrolment (aec.gov.au). Voting is compulsory.

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) are running a by-election for the positions of Mayor and Councillor. by-elections for the positions of one councillor and one mayor on both councils are required.

The election calendar advised by the TEC is:

9am Monday 20 May – Nominations open

6pm Thursday 23 May – Enrolment closes

12 noon Tuesday 28 May – Nominations close

12 noon Wednesday 29 May – Announcement of candidates

From Monday 3 June – Ballot packs delivered by post

2pm Thursday 20 June – Close of polls

From 9am Friday 21 June – Counting of ballot papers and progressive results

Every Sorell Council elector will be sent a personally addressed postal ballot pack, which must be completed and returned before the close of the polling period. Ballot packs are delivered by post. If you haven’t received your Pack please follow this procedure.

The elected Mayor/Councillor will serve until the completion of the next ordinary election, due to be held September/October 2026.