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Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1946

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This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1946 Tasmanian state election, held on 23 November 1946. The Nationalist Party had become the Liberal Party since the 1941 election.

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Labor

  • Ernest West MHA (Wilmot)
  • Liberal

  • Henry Baker MHA (Franklin)
  • Frank Marriott MHA (Bass)
  • Sir John McPhee MHA (Franklin)
  • 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

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats, although John Ockerby had not joined the Liberal Party and was running as an independent.

    Darwin

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

    Denison

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

    Franklin

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

    Wilmot

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats, although Sir Walter Lee was running as an independent.

    References

    Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1946 Wikipedia