Nomination of a candidate

Nomination of a candidate

An independent candidate who is not endorsed by a registered political party may be nominated for the election by obtaining the signatures of 6 or more electors who live within the electoral district they are contesting.

A candidate endorsed by a registered political party must be nominated by the party’s registered officer .

Nominations must be lodged during the nomination period, which commences after the day the writ for the election is issued.  Nominations close strictly at midday on the last day of the nomination period – nomination forms received by the ECQ after this time will not be accepted. A nomination deposit of $250 must be paid by cash, bank cheque, electronic funds transfer or BPoint at the time of nomination. It cannot be paid by credit card.

If you are planning to nominate as a candidate, please read the fact sheets and handbooks available on the ECQ’s website, which outline your responsibilities and requirements for the election.

Anyone planning to contest a state election – including elected members – should go to the Self Service portal to login or register.

Forms:

• Form 5 - Nomination of Candidate for State election (endorsed)
• Form 5a - Candidate's consent and declaration for State election (endorsed)
• Form 6 - Nomination of Candidate for State election (non-endorsed)