Politics
Expected Dates for 2026 Legislative Council Elections Announced
In 2026, periodic elections will be held for Legislative Council divisions Huon and Rosevears.
In 2026, periodic elections will be conducted for the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears.
Expected election timetable:
- Monday 30 March, 6:00pm: Issue of the writs and close of rolls
- Tuesday 31 March, 9:00am: Candidate nominations open
- Thursday 9 April, 12:00 noon: Candidate nominations close
- Friday 10 April, 12:00 noon: Nominations announced
- Monday 13 April, 8:30am: Pre-poll voting commences
- Friday 24 April, 4:00pm: Postal vote applications close
- Saturday 2 May, 8:00am to 6:00pm: Polling day
The election timetable is formally confirmed when the writs are issued.
Further details, including information for candidates, are available at tec.tas.gov.au/LC26.