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Tasmanian Electoral Commission
@ElectionsTas
We provide independent, impartial and high-quality electoral services to the people of Tasmania.
tec.tas.gov.au
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
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    Apr 1
    Periodic elections will be held for the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears. Voting is compulsory. Polling day is Saturday 2 May. For more information, visit: tec.tas.gov.au/LC26 #politas
    Key election dates 
Writ issued & enrolment closed
Monday 30 March, 6 pm
Candidate nominations open
Tuesday 31 March, 9 am
Candidate nominations close
Thursday 9 April, 12 noon
Nominations announced
Friday 10 April, 12 noon
Early voting commences
Monday 13 April, 8:30 am
Postal vote applications close
Friday 24 April, 4 pm
Telephone voting opens
Monday 27 April, 10 am
Polling day
Saturday 2 May, 8 am to 6 pm
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    May 13
    Today, the returning officer declared the outcome of the 2026 Legislative Council election for the division of Rosevears. Results are available at tec.tas.gov.au/results
    Returning officer standing at the front of the room declaring the results, with an audience seated and listening.
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    May 11
    Today, the returning officer declared the outcome of the 2026 Legislative Council election for the division of Huon. Results are available at tec.tas.gov.au/results #politas
    The returning officer for Huon declaring the result of the 2026 Legislative Council election.
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
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    May 4
    Telephone, provisional and votes cast outside of division have now been added to the count. Ballot papers are now being checked twice to confirm first preferences have been correctly allocated. Rechecking will continue tomorrow, updates here: tec.tas.gov.au/results. #politas
    On a magenta background with the TEC logo in the left right corner, the text reads: Results update – Counting continues. Updates at tec.tas.gov.au/results. At the bottom, in a pink frame, the text reads: 2026 Legislative Council elections, Huon and Rosevears.
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    May 2
    Polling has closed and counting has commenced for Legislative Council elections in the divisions of Huon and Rosevears. Follow provisional results at tec.tas.gov.au/results. Tonight’s count will include votes from all polling places, pre-poll centres and mobile polling. #politas
    On magenta background with the TEC logo, the text reads: Polling has closed, Counting has now commenced. Updates at tec.tas.gov.au/results. At the bottom in a light pink frame, the text reads: 2026 Legislative Council elections, Huon and Rosevears.
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    May 1
    Voting is compulsory in the Legislative Council elections in the divisions of Huon and Rosevears. Find your polling place: shorturl.at/TgEFC If you are interstate or overseas, or have a print disability, you can vote by phone on 1800 801 701 or +61 3 6208 8700. #politas
    On a magenta background, the text reads: “Polling day” and “Polling places are open from 8 am to 6 pm. Visit tec.tas.gov.au/polling-places.” 
Below, on a light pink background, it reads: “Legislative Council elections: Huon and Rosevears.”
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    May 1
    Saturday 2 May 2026 is polling day. Polling places and phone voting will be open from 8 am to 6 pm. Find your polling place at tec.tas.gov.au/polling-places. If you are interstate or overseas, or have a print disability, you can vote by phone. Call 1800 801 701 or +61 3 6208 8700.
    An image of a ballot box with unidentifiable people in the background. In the bottom half, on pink background, the text reads 'How to vote on polling day, Polls open 8 am to 6 pm.' + the TEC logo, 2026 Legislative Council elections, Huon and Rosevears.
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    Apr 30
    Pre-poll centres are open until 6 pm today (Friday 1 May 2026) for the Legislative Council elections in the divisions of Huon and Rosevears. For full details, visit tec.tas.gov.au/pre-poll Polling day is tomorrow, Saturday 2 May 2026. #politas
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
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    Apr 27
    Telehone voting is now open for eligible electors in Huon and Rosevears. If you are interstate or overseas, or have a print disability, you can vote by phone. Available from 27 April until polling day, Saturday 2 May. Australia: 1800 801 701 Overseas: +61 3 6208 8700 #politas
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    Apr 24
    Postal vote applications are closed for the 2026 Legislative Council elections. If you're voting by post, make sure to return your completed postal ballot pack by 10 am on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Visit the TEC website for other voting options. Polling day is Saturday 2 May. #politas
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
    @ElectionsTas
    Apr 21
    You can download and print a postal vote application at tec.tas.gov.au/pva. Complete and sign the application, then email it to [email protected]. We must receive your postal vote application by 4 pm on Friday 24 April. Polling day is Saturday 2 May. #politas #LC26
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
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    Apr 13
    Early voting (pre-poll) centres are now open in the divisions of Huon and Rosevears for electors who can't vote on polling day. For full details, and other ways to vote in this election, visit tec.tas.gov.au/ways-to-vote Polling day is Saturday 2 May. #politas
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    Tasmanian Electoral Commission
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    Apr 9
    Nominations are now closed for elections in the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears. The names of all candidates will be publicly announced tomorrow, Friday 10 April, at 12 noon. Polling day is Saturday 2 May 2026. #politas
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