28 candidates drawn for three Ballarat electorates in Victorian election
Ballot nominations closed on November 9 with 28 candidates standing across three Ballarat electorates for Victoria's state election.
The Victorian state election will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Three Ballarat electorates will field candidates: Eureka has nine, Ripon has twelve, and Wendouree has seven.
Ballot order is decided by a computer drawing system, used since 1999. Early voting runs November 18 to 27.
Voters in the region have named priorities: roads, housing, and the Western Renewables Link.
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Election date
- 28 across three electorates
- Total candidates
- Computerised random draws since 1999
- Ballot draw system
- November 18-27
- Early voting period
Why it mattersBallot draws determine the order candidates appear, which can influence voting; regional voters now know who is running in their seats.
AustraliaVoters in these Ballarat region electorates can now see the full candidate list before deciding how to vote on November 28.
