A by-election will be held in Whittlesea’s Thomastown ward in May after Nic Brooks resigned from council earlier this month. Thomastown residents and ratepayers are required to vote in the by-election, which will be conducted by post. “As this is a postal election, it’s important to check your address details are correct, including any alternative postal address.”About 14,000 people are enrolled in Thomastown Ward, which includes Thomastown and surrounding areas. Owner-ratepayers who were automatically enrolled in Thomastown ward for the 2024 general election will remain enrolled for the by-election unless their circumstances have changed. Australian citizens living in Thomastown Ward who have recently turned 18 or moved can enrol or update their details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.