2014 South Australian local elections

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2014 South Australian local elections
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  2010 20 October−7 November 2014 2018  
Registered1,155,695
Turnout358,921 (Decrease2.svg 0.89%)
 First partySecond partyThird party
 
IND
Jay Weatherill 2018.jpg PremierMarshall2018.jpg
LeaderN/A Jay Weatherill Steven Marshall
Party Independents Labor Liberal

 Fourth party
  Greens placeholder-01.png
LeaderNo leader
Party Greens

The 2014 South Australian local elections were held in November 2014 to elect the councils of 67 of the 68 local government areas (LGAs) in South Australia. Many councils also held mayoral elections. [1]

Contents

As per usual, no election was held in Roxby Council as it is served by an administrator who performs all the functions of a council. [2]

At the close of nominations on 16 September, a total of 1,334 candidates had nominated for mayoral or councillor positions. 45 elections were uncontested, resulting in 73 candidates being elected unopposed. [1] Three elections partially failed, resulting in follow-up supplementary elections to fill the five unfilled positions. [1]

Results

Council elections

PartyVotes %SwingSeatsChange
  Independents
  Labor
  Liberal
  Greens
 Total358,921100.00
 Registered voters / turnout1,155,69531.99−0.89

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Past council elections". Electoral Commission SA.
  2. "About Roxby Council". Roxby Council.