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Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1959

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This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1959 Tasmanian state election, held on 2 May 1959.

Contents

Retiring Members

No MHAs retired at this election.

Redistributions and seat changes

  • The House of Assembly had been expanded prior to this election, with members elected from each division increased from six to seven.
  • Braddon Labor MHA Charley Aylett contested Denison.

    • House of Assembly

    Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MHA are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are indicated by an asterisk (*).

    Bass

    Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats, although sitting MHA Reg Turnbull was running as an independent. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. There was one new seat.

    Braddon

    Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. There was one new seat.

    Denison

    Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. There was one new seat.

    Franklin

    Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. There was one new seat.

    Wilmot

    Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. There was one new seat.

    References

    Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1959 Wikipedia
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