This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1955 Tasmanian state election, held on 19 February 1955.
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Liberal
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 three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.
Darwin
Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.
Denison
Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. One seat had been won at the previous election by independent candidate Bill Wedd; he had resigned in 1953 to run for the Legislative Council and was replaced by fellow independent Leo McPartlan, who at this election ran for Franklin.
Franklin
Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.
Wilmot
Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.