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Daily Tally | Postal Vote Applications
| Date | State Election | SA Voice |
| 2/2 | 2,792 | 35 |
| 3/2 | 2,463 | 56 |
| 4/2 | 1,678 | 41 |
| 5/2 | 1,758 | 30 |
| 6/2 | 1,447 | 28 |
| 7/2 | 1,097 | 24 |
| 8/2 | 1,623 | 43 |
| 9/2 | 2,247 | 52 |
| 10/2 | 2,646 | 80 |
| 11/2 | 2,658 | 66 |
| 12/02 | 2,522 | 46 |
| 13/02 | 2,213 | 51 |
| 14/02 | 1,460 | 31 |
| 15/02 | 1,838 | 71 |
| 16/02 | 2,543 | 47 |
| 17/02 | 2,409 | 60 |
| 18/02 | 2,204 | 46 |
| 19/02 | 2,066 | 47 |
| 20/02 | 2,522 | 72 |
| 21/02 | 2,238 | 78 |
| 22/02 | 2,515 | 86 |
| 23/02 | 3,399 | 95 |
| 24/02 | 2,994 | 88 |
| 25/02 | 2,847 | 80 |
| 26/02 | 2,709 | 90 |
| 27/02 | 5,115 | 146 |
| 28/02 | 2,396 | 54 |
| 1/03 | 2,628 | 94 |
| 2/03 | 8,198 | 246 |
| 3/03 | 9,049 | 275 |
| 4/03 | 8,088 | 274 |
| 5/03 | 5,398 | 177 |
| 6/03 | 4,545 | 138 |
| 7/03 |
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The Electoral Commission of South Australia is the official source of election information in South Australia. Our Mis-Dis Register monitors and addresses prominent pseudo-legal, false or misleading claims about electoral processes in South Australia. If you see false, fake or misleading information, let us know via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via our official feedback and complaints process.
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| Register / Comment & Response | Source / Dated / Category |
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| Comment: Voting in the State Election is compulsory + “You are not legally obliged to mark the ballot paper” on the Official Guide Response: The Electoral Act 1985 (the Act) states in part, in section 85, it is compulsory to attend the State Election to record your vote; however it is not compulsory to then mark the ballot papers either for the House of Assembly or the Legislative Council. |
Source: ECSAComments Emails Dated: 6 March 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: voteguide.com.au states the State Election is on March 28 Response: Polling day for the South Australian State Election is March 21. Early voting commences for everyone from March 14. |
Source: Website Dated: 3 March 2026 Category: Elections |
| Comment: The voting system contravenes the constitution in South Australia Response: The Electoral Act 1985 (the Act) governs the electoral process in South Australia including the voting system. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 23 February 2026 Category: Legislation/Constitution |
| Comment: I can’t get to my local polling location Response: You can vote at any voting centre anywhere in South Australia. There are over 700 polling locations across South Australia, 24 remote locations, 9 correctional institutions, 6 hospitals and over 250 residential care facilities. Voting services will also be available at 7 interstate and 3 internaltional locations. You can also apply for a postal vote application or telephone assisted voting (eligibility criteria applies). |
Source: Social Media Dated: 11 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: I’ve heard people vote multiple times Response: You can only vote once in the election. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 10 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: What’s the point of voting? Response: Voting is mandatory in South Australia. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 9 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: A pencil vote can be erased Response: Pencils are used in elections because between elections, pens dry out in storage. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 6 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: I’m travelling, I can’t vote Response: You can apply for a postal vote to the known address of your destination. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 4 February 2026 Category: Voting |
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If you are on the state electoral roll you will automatically be on the Council Voters Roll for your residence.
However, you may still be eligible to be on the Council Voters Roll if you are:
- on the state electoral roll in South Australia and
- a non-resident sole owner (a landlord of rateable property), or non-resident occupier (tenant) within a council area
- an owner or occupier of an organisation or business
- an owner of a holiday home
- group of owners or occupiers, of a rateable property.
Therefore, all landlords, organisations, business owners or occupiers, must re-enrol from January 1 of every election year to be eligible to vote, with the exception of the City of Adelaide.
If you are unsure whether you are enrolled on the council voters roll, contact your local council.
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Electoral communication plays a vital role in helping voters make informed decisions before casting their vote.
Not all misinformation is intentional. Often, people share content without realising it’s inaccurate. That’s why it’s essential to check the source and ensure the information is reliable, up-to-date, and safe before sharing. When false information spreads, whether through social media or other channels, it can erode trust in democratic systems and create confusion.
Help protect the integrity of our elections. Before you share, stop and verify. Visit the Mis-Dis Register today and play your part in stopping misinformation. The Electoral Commission of South Australia is the official source of election information in South Australia.
Resources
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Verify the source. Is it from a credible site or verified account? Check if other trusted outlets report the same story.
Inspect visuals. Look closely at images and videos - could they be altered? Many platforms label AI-generated or manipulated content.
Read beyond the headline. Headlines and images can mislead. Check the full story and publication date for context.
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Useful links
- ACMA tips to spot misinformation or disinformation
- Australian Code of Practice for Disinformation and Misinformation
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2026 State Election
Polling day 21 March 2026
Key dates
- 21 February 2026: Writ issued
- 27 February 2026: Close of roll
- 14 March 2026: Early voting open
- 21 March 2026: Polling day
Voting options
Learn moreVoter alerts via email or SMS are electoral reminders
Timely reminders are sent straight to your phone or email inbox for elections you can vote in.
Be scam aware. We will never ask you to enter your credit card details or make a payment through a website.
Sign up for voter alerts
Your voter alert is linked to your electoral enrolment, so you'll only get reminders for an election you're able to vote in. ECSA uses emails (when available) to also engage with first time youth voters, to support in the education of the voting process.
How to manage a voter alert
We use the personal information you give to us to maintain the register of electors and prepare electoral rolls for state and local council elections. We may use your email and mobile phone number to send you notifications and reminders for elections and other electoral events in your area. We do not share your contact details with anyone else, unless the law requires us to. There is more information about this on our Privacy page and in our privacy policy.
Protect yourself from scams
Scammers sometimes send people messages pretending to be organisations like ECSA. Here are some tips to ensure you are only reading official election information:
Check the sender
If you get an SMS from us, the sender will always be ECSA (not a number). You can not reply to these messages. If you get an email from us, the email address will be
Check the SMS content
Our messages will always be for information only. We will NEVER ask for your personal information, banking details or any kind of online payment.
Check the email link
Any links in our email message will be to access more information on our website (ecsa.sa.gov.au) only.
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If you're ever unsure if it's really us, you can call us on 1300 655 232