Legislative Council elections 2026


Legislative Council election tagline - Your division. Your vote. Your voice.

Huon and Rosevears

Periodic elections will be conducted for the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears.

Polling day is Saturday 2 May, 2026.

Elected members will serve until the 2032 periodic elections. Remember, voting in the Legislative Council elections is compulsory.


Election timetable

6 pm
Monday 30 March

Writs issued & enrolment closes

9 am
Tuesday 31 March

Candidate nominations open

12 noon
Thursday 9 April

Candidate nominations close

12 noon
Friday 10 April

Nominations announced

8:30 am
Monday 13 April

Early voting commences

4 pm
Friday 24 April

Postal vote applications close

8 am to 6 pm
Saturday 2 May

Polling day

Your candidates

Candidates standing for election in the divisions of Huon and Rosevears have been announced.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to commonly asked questions about voting, enrolment, employment, campaigning and more.


Ways to vote

You can vote in person on polling day, Saturday 2 May 2026, at any polling place in the divisions of Huon or Rosevears.

Early and alternative voting options, including pre-poll voting, are available from Monday 13 April.


Enrolment

Enrolment for these elections has now closed.

If you were enrolled in the divisions of Huon or Rosevears at 6 pm on Monday 30 March, then you need to vote in these elections.

If you're unsure which division you're in, you can search for your address on our interactive map or you can check your enrolment on the AEC website.



Information for voters

A guide to voting in the Legislative Council elections

If you would like help understanding how to vote in a Legislative Council election, this simple guide explains what happens at a polling place. It is available in eight languages.



Understanding Legislative Council elections in Tasmania

Tasmania’s system for electing upper house members is different to the rest of Australia. Read about how it works and the role of the Legislative Council in Tasmania's parliamentary system.



Visit the learning hub

Downloadable resources to support young and first-time voters at upcoming elections, designed for schools and community groups.


Information for candidates

Nominations are now closed.

Information is available to support candidates and provide guidance on the rules that must be followed during the election period.




Related information

Divisions

Profiles and maps of the Legislative Council divisions.

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Who represents you?

A search tool to learn who currently represents you at each level of government.
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Previous elections

Results of previous elections.
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Media releases

Latest news from the TEC.

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