UPDATE:

As Kylie Leanne GRAY obtained 2,615 first preference votes, they were provisionally declared elected over quota at 02:45pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

To view the  full details click here 

 

A Supplementary Election has been called for the position of Mayor of Yorke Peninsula Council, following the resignation of former Mayor Darren Braund.

Your local council plays a vital role in shaping the day-to-day life of your community.

The Mayor, along with 11 other Elected Members, helps set the direction for these essential services and community priorities.

Voting in this election is your opportunity to choose who leads Yorke Peninsula Council into the future.

All eligible voters are encouraged to participate and make their voice count.

For more information about the Supplementary Election visit Yorke Peninsula Council supplementary election – Mayor – Electoral Commission SA.

 

List of Candidates

In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held on Thursday 7 August 2025. The result of the draw are detailed below.

• O’CONNELL, Michael
• GRAY, Kylie Leanne

Full candidate bios can be found here.

 

Key Dates

Event	Legislation*	Date
Close of rolls	s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b)	5pm, Monday 30 June 2025
Nominations open	s 19(4)	Thursday 24 July 2025
Nominations close	s 23(b)	12 noon, Thursday 7 August 2025
Draw for positions on the ballot paper	s 29(3)(b)	as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Thursday 7 August 2025
First campaign donation return due	s 80(3)(a)(ii)	Friday 15 August 2025 to Thursday 21 August 2025
Mailout of materials	s 39(1)	Tuesday 26 August 2025 to Monday 1 September 2025
Last day for re-issue of voting materials	s 39(4), s 43(4)	5pm, Monday 15 September 2025
Close of voting (polling day)	s 6(6), s 6(7)(b)	12 noon, Monday 22 September 2025
Scrutiny and count	s 47(1)(a)	Tuesday 23 September 2025
Second campaign donation return due	s 80(3)(b)	Within 30 days of the ‘conclusion of the election’