- publication of Notice of Election - Thursday 12 February 2026
- delivery of nomination papers commences at 10am to 4pm daily on weekdays - 12 February 2026
- last day for delivery of nomination papers at 4pm - Friday 20 February 2026
- withdrawal of Candidate 4pm - Friday 20 February 2026
- publication of Statements of Persons Nominated 4pm - Monday 23 February 2026
- deadline for applications to be included on the register of electors to be used at the election - Tuesday 3 March 2026
- last day for new applications to vote by post or to change existing absent vote details 5pm - Wednesday 4 March 2026
- last day for new Voter Authority Certificates 5pm - Wednesday 11 March 2026
- publication of Notice of Poll - Wednesday 11 March 2026
- last date for new applications to vote by proxy 5pm - Wednesday 11 March 2026
- deadline to appoint poll and count agents - Thursday 12 March 2026
- publish final register of electors for this election - Thursday 12 March 2026
- first day to request replacement of lost postal ballots - Friday 13 March 2026
- last day to re issue lost or spoilt postal ballots 5pm - Thursday 19 March 2026
- last day for applications to vote by emergency proxy (due to medical/education/employment/voter ID) 5pm - Thursday 19 March 2026
- deadline to issue Temporary Voter Authority Certificates 10pm - Thursday 19 March 2026
- polling day 7am to 10pm - Thursday 19 March 2026
- candidate deadline - return of election expenses form - Thursday 16 April 2026
