Overview - Candidates

Overview

Candidates contesting a state election or by-election may be endorsed by a registered political party or nominated by 6 electors enrolled in the electoral district being contested.

A person becomes a candidate by nominating with and being certified by the ECQ. A person may also be considered a candidate prior to their nomination if they:

• are an elected member, or
• have announced or otherwise publicly indicated an intention to be a candidate in an election, or
• have otherwise indicated their intention to be a candidate in the election – for example, by accepting a gift made for the purpose of an election.

Candidates have obligations under the Electoral Act 1992 before, during and after an election, whether they are elected or not.

Please click on the navigational tabs above to find out about the requirements for candidates and how to become a candidate in a state election.