Wodonga City Council by-election set for October

Friday 11 July 2025

For immediate release

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Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel is asking residents and ratepayers in Wodonga City Council, Lake Hume Ward to be ready to have their say in the by-election scheduled for October, following the resignation of Councillor Hannah Seymour.

The by-election will be held by post.

'You must be correctly enrolled by the close of roll, which is 4 pm on Wednesday 23 July. As this is a postal election, it's important to check your address details are correct – this includes any alternative postal address,' Mr Bluemmel said.

'If you're an Australian citizen living in Lake Hume Ward of Wodonga City Council and you've recently turned 18 or moved, you can enrol or update your details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.'

Ratepayers in Lake Hume Ward can apply to the council to enrol by calling 02 6022 9269. As long as they don't have another voting entitlement in Wodonga City Council and pay rates, property owners or occupiers and corporations can apply to be enrolled, even if they are not a citizen. Applications close at 4 pm on Wednesday 23 July.

Owner-ratepayers who were automatically enrolled in Lake Hume Ward for the 2024 general election for Wodonga City Council will continue to be enrolled for the by-election, unless their circumstances have changed. Council-enrolled voters can check their enrolment by calling the council on 02 6022 9269.

Current council-enrolled voters can check their enrolment by calling the council.

'Voting in local council elections is compulsory if you are enrolled. We encourage eligible ratepayers to enrol to vote to participate in their democracy,' Mr Bluemmel said.

'Your local council makes important decisions about your community services and businesses, so it's important to have your say by voting in this by-election.'

Around 4,784 Victorians are enrolled in Lake Hume Ward, which includes Bandiana, Killara, Bonegilla, Ebden, parts of Wodonga and surrounds.