Overview

Two or more candidates in a local government election can form a group to campaign together, implement common policies, and work toward shared goals if elected to council. Candidates who form a group are also able to pool their electoral expenditure caps.

All candidates who are part of a group must still individually nominate for the election and meet the candidate eligibility requirements. For eligibility requirements and information about how to become a candidate, go to the Candidates page.

A group of candidates is not the same as a registered political party – candidates who are endorsed by a registered political party cannot be part of a group of candidates.

Please click on the tabs above to find out about the requirements for groups of candidates and how to become a group of candidates in a local government election.