The Australian city of Adelaide is looking into the prospect of staging a Formula E ahead of a Town Hall by-election.

Thirteen candidates have made proposals to the public, with Formula E being one of the proposals up for discussion.

The public will be sent out a ballot paper this week to vote on the ideas of the candidates and whether or not the city should host a Formula E race.

The votes from the public will be counted on December 7, with the chance to vote on other proposals such as improved public transport and more recreation facilities in the city.

Some of the residents are willing for the city to host a Formula E race, as the city is rich in motorsport tradition

Local hi-tech entrepreneur Valdis Dunis is hopeful that the council will take a leading role in trying to bring the sport to the city

“The council should take an active role in trying to secure a round of the fast-growing Formula E championship to capitalise on the growing interest in electric vehicles,” said Valdis Dunis speaking to The Advertiser in Australia.

If the candidates proposal of staging a Formula E race passes. The race itself may not take place until the 2017/2018 season, as it would be unlikely that a race can be prepared in time for the third season as Alejandro Agag suggested might happen earlier in the year.