Candidates

Choose how you want to take part

Communities should choose the people who represent them. Put yourself forward or nominate someone you trust.

 

Nominate a Community Leader

Know someone who is prepared to stand their ground and represent their ward?

  • ICAlliance contacts the nominee privately.
  • The nominee’s information is not published.
  • A nomination does not create an application.
Nominate a Community Leader

Stand as a Candidate

Ready to represent your community as a community-backed candidate?

  • Confirm your IEC and ward details.
  • Complete the Rapid Candidate Application.
  • Build your public candidate profile.
Start my Application

Not ready to choose yet?

See how candidate selection works before you nominate someone or start an application.

How Candidate Selection Work

* Submitting an application or nomination does not guarantee candidate acceptance.

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