Election results published by WA Electoral Commission

Published on Monday, 23 October 2023 at 10:00:00 AM

The results are in, announced by the WA Electoral Commission after a busy weekend of counting and verifying.

Vacancies: 9 Councillors
Expiry of Term:
  • 5 x four year contracts (expiry 16 October 2027)
  • 4 x two year contracts (expiry 18 October 2025)
Total Electors: 4,741
Turnout Rate: 41.95%
Formal Ballot Papers: 1,861
Informal Ballot Papers: 128
Results are as follows, with the detailed version below as sourced from the WA Electoral Commission website

  • Anita Lindemann (4 year term - 2027)

  • Lisa Glover (4 year term - 2027)

  • Alexis Davy (4 year term - 2027)

  • Grant Patrick (4 year term - 2027)

  • John Bailey (4 year term - 2027)

  • Peter Gubler (2 year term - 2025)

  • Deanna Shand (2 year term - 2025)

  • Anne Mitchell (2 year term - 2025)

  • Vivienne MacCarthy (2 year term - 2025)

Candidates: First Preferences: Percentage: Expiry of Term:
HAYES, Vic 78 4.19%
PATRICK, Grant 148 7.95% 16 October 2027
BAILEY, John 151 8.11% 16 October 2027
LINDEMAN, Anita 272 14.62% 16 October 2027
GUBLER, Peter 135 7.25% 18 October 2025
MILLS, Fred 67 3.60%
WOODS, Steve 44 2.36%
JONES, Phil 78 4.19%
DILLON, Simon 44 2.36%
HOWSON, Kim 31 1.67%
DAVY, Alexis 221 11.88% 16 October 2027
MACCARTHY, Vivienne 84 4.51% 18 October 2025
FISHLOCK, David 13 0.70%
GLOVER, Lisa 263 14.13% 16 October 2027
MITCHELL, Anne 103 5.53% 18 October 2025
SHAND, Deanna 102 5.48% 18 October 2025
PERCIVAL, Nick 27 1.45%
TOTAL VALID VOTES: 1,861 100%
What is an informal vote?

As described by the WA Electoral Commission, an informal vote is a ballot paper that is either left blank, or does not show preferences in accordance with the law. These ballot papers neither contribute to the election of a candidate, nor are they included in the quota or absolute majority. A vote may be deemed informal for a number of reasons such as:

  • it's blank or unmarked,
  • ticks or crosses have been used when numbering in order of preference is required,
  • the required number of boxes haven't been marked, or
  • it has writing on it which identifies the elector.
When are they properly considered Councillors?

A Special Council Meeting has been called for 4:00pm on Thursday 26 October 2023, where the purpose of the meeting is for the swearing in of the new Councillors and election of the Shire President and Deputy Shire President.

At present, they are still referred to as successful candidates until they are sworn in.

See more information about Council & Administration

View the results on the WAEC website

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