State Election News
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Voting in remote areas for the State Election will be available in the District of Mackillop at the following time:
Narrung
Wednesday 18 March
Town Hall
11:00am - 12:30pm
Voting is compulsory for the State Election.
ecsa.sa.gov.au
1300 655 232
Authorised by M.Sherry, Electoral Commissioner
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ECSA can confirm that a record number of 436 candidates will be contesting the 2026 State Election compared to 291 candidates at the 2022 State Election.
Key statistics
Gender –
268 male candidates (compared to 176 at the 2022 State Election)
164 female candidates (compared to 114 at the 2022 State Election)
4 identified as Other (compared to 1 at the 2022 State Election)
House of Assembly and Legislative Council
388 candidates for the House of Assembly (compared to 240 at the 2022 State Election)
48 candidates for the Legislative Council (compared to 51 at the 2022 State Election)
Party vs Independent breakdown
398 Party candidates (compared to 261 in 2022 State Election)
38 Independent candidates (compared to 30 in 2022 State Election)
Registered political party’s
14 registered political parties (compared to 14 at the 2022 State Election).
House of Assembly Districts with the highest number of candidates
The District of Hammond, 12 candidates
The District of Pt Adelaide, 12 candidates
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The EasyVote Card helps voters have their details quickly marked off the electoral roll and reduces the time it takes to cast their vote on polling day.
In early March, South Australian voters will receive an EasyVote Card in the post. These will include accessibility ratings for polling locations on the back. The card features a unique QR code that can be scanned when voting. This will instantly mark the electors name off the electoral roll, making the voting experience streamlined and faster. The card also includes a list of the electors nearest polling booths.
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The Electoral Commission SA advises the details for the upcoming Declaration of Nominations and Ballot Draws for the 2026 State Election.
All media wishing to attend the Declaration of the 2026 State Election Candidates, contact the ECSA Media Officer Liam Carter on 0401149166 or
House of Assembly
Date: Monday, 2 March 2026
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Returning Officer District Offices (listed here: Returning officer contacts - Electoral Commission SA)
Legislative Council
Date: Monday, 2 March 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Level 3, 60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000
(Attendees will be escorted from Level 1)
Ballot draws will be published on the evening of Monday, 2 March 2026 on the Electoral Commission SA website: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/se2026-candidates
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