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South Australians have already cast a record 391,762 early votes — with just one day of early voting remaining — far exceeding the 212,466 early votes recorded at the 2022 State Election.
Yesterday alone, a record 86,718 electors voted early, including 12,877 who voted between 6 pm and 8 pm — highlighting the popularity of late-night voting available at all early voting centres.
Polling Day
Tomorrow, approximately 600 polling day venues will be open across South Australia from 8am to 6pm.Traditionally most electors vote in the morning, so people who may wish to avoid the crowds should consider voting mid-afternoon.
To find your polling place, visit www.ecsa.sa.gov.au or call 1300 655 232.
Telephone assisted voting is available for electors who have a sight or motor impairment. Eligible electors can call 1300 951 579 to vote by telephone.
Coober Pedy
For electors in Coober Pedy, voting services were provided over two days at the Coober Pedy TAFE, Hutchison Street Coober Pedy on Saturday 14 March between 9:00am – 4:00pm and on Sunday 15 March between 9:00am – 11:00am. 778 votes were issued at this location. 113 postal votes have also been issued to electors in Coober Pedy.Voting services were communicated by radio including the Coober Pedy radio station – Dusty FM and ABC North and West, newspapers including the Transcontinental, Coober Pedy Times and the Sunday Mail and promoted on social media.
In response to recent concerns raised by some Coober Pedy residents who were not aware of the voting services provided on the 14 and 15 of March, a plane chartered by the Electoral Commission to provide voting services to electors in flood affected areas will be diverted to enable voting to be provided on Saturday 21 March at Coober Pedy.
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) is an independent agency and aims to ensure that demands for electoral services and participation in the democratic processes have been met fairly, honestly and within the law.
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A total of 59 Early Voting Centres have been established across South Australia with at least one early voting centre in every one of the 47 electoral districts.
‘Early voting provides a convenient and accessible option for electors to cast their vote for the 2026 South Australian State Election’ - Electoral Commissioner, Mick Sherry
In the first 3 hours of voting today, over 21,000 votes have been issued across South Australia.
Recent changes to legislation now enable any elector to vote early before polling day. To cater for an expected increase in electors voting early, additional early voting centres have been established, earlier opening times and additional polling officials employed.
Early voting is available from Saturday 14 March to Friday 20 March 2026 (closed Sunday 15 March). Early Voting Centres will open at 8am and close at 6pm with extended hours on Thursday 19 March, remaining open until 8pm.
Early voting centres will also operate in each state and territory capital city, as well as selected overseas locations (Hong Kong, London and Wellington).
Telephone Assisted Voting will also be available during the early voting period for electors who are blind, low vision, or who have a motor impairment. Eligible electors can call 1300 951 579 to vote.
Early voting locations can be found on the Electoral Commission website, www.ecsa.sa.gov.au and on the back of the EasyVote cards sent to electors.
Electors can also vote on polling day on Saturday 21 March at any one of over 600 polling booths established across South Australia.
Voting in the 2026 South Australian State Election is compulsory for enrolled electors.
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For the first time in a South Australian State Election, Telephone Assisted Voting (TAV) will be offered to eligible electors for both the 2026 State Election and the SA First Nations Voice to Parliament election.
‘Telephone assisted voting provides a convenient and accessible voting option for electors who are blind or sight impaired or who cannot vote without assistance due to motor impairment Mick Sherry, Electoral Commissioner
What is Telephone Assisted Voting (TAV)?
TAV enables eligible electors to cast their vote over the phone with assistance from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) officials.
Who is eligible?
- Blind or sight-impaired electors
- Electors who cannot vote without assistance due to motor impairment
When will TAV be available?
Saturday 14 March 2026 8am to 6pm
Closed on Sunday 15 March
Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March 8am to 6pm (Thursday open until 8pm)
Saturday 21 March - Registration: 8am to 4pm / Voting: 8am to 6pm
How does it work?
1. Call the TAV line on 1300 951 579
2. Registration: Confirm identity and eligibility, receive a unique ID and secret question/answer.
3. Voting: Provide ID and secret answer, communicate preferences for House of Assembly, Legislative Council, and SA First Nations Voice to Parliament ballots (if applicable).
4. Votes are sealed in a TAV declaration envelope and placed in the ballot box.
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For the 2026 State Election, voters who need additional assistance can look for polling officials wearing a green and white sunflower lanyard. These officials have completed the Hidden Disabilities training to provide help in a respectful and discreet way.
Not all disabilities are visible, and we understand that voting isn’t always easy for everyone.
"Every eligible South Australian has the right to participate in our democratic process with dignity and confidence. By adopting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program at polling places, we are taking a practical step to ensure voters who need additional support can access it discreetly, respectfully and without having to explain themselves." Electoral Commissioner, Mick Sherry
To make polling places more inclusive, the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.
The green lanyard indicates the wearer has a hidden disability, while the white lanyard shows allyship and support.
The sunflower lanyard will be available at polling locations, with prior online training required for staff.
This initiative is part of ECSA’s work through our disability engagement advisory committee. To ensure everyone has a good voter experience.
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) is an independent agency and aims to ensure that demands for electoral services and participation in the democratic processes have been met fairly, honestly and within the law.
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