2026 is an election year for South Australia. Election day has been called for the 21st March 2026.
Who is responsible for the election process?
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) is an independent agency and aims to ensure that demands for electoral services and participation in the democratic processes have been met fairly, honestly and within the law. The minister responsible is the Special Minister of State. ECSA provides professional and impartial electoral services for South Australians. (ECSA | About ECSA).
How was the Finniss electoral boundary decided?
The electoral boundary of Finniss covers mostly two council areas: Victor Harbor and the southern part of Alexandrina with a small portions in the District Council of Yankallilla. The boundaries are defined by the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (EDBC).
The Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (EDBC) was established in 1975 under an amendment to the Constitution Act 1934 (SA) to carry out periodic redistributions of the electoral boundaries of the State’s House of Assembly. (EDBC | About the EDBC).
Candidates for Finniss in State election 2026
The candidate list is ordered in alphabetical order.
David Basham
Bronwyn Lewis
Lou Nicholson
Greg Powell
Phoebe Redington
ABC: South Australia Election 2026
For more details about the election, consult the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC | Finniss Electorate | A-Z All Candidates | Total Election Coverage).
References
- ABC 2026, Finniss – SA Election 2026, viewed on 23 February, 2026, https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2026/guide/finn. This page provides information about candidates for the 2026 election and historical election information for the electorate.
- Electoral Districts Boundary Commission 2026, About the EDBC, viewed on 23 February, 2026, https://edbc.sa.gov.au/about-the-edbc.html.
This page provides information about the governance of the Electoral Districts Boundary Commission operates. - Electoral Districts Boundary Commission 2026, Finnis, viewed on 23 February, 2026, https://edbc.sa.gov.au/redistributions/2024/85-electoral-district-maps.html. This page lists the current electoral boundaries for South Australian electorates.
- Electoral Commission of South Australia 2026, About us, viewed on 23 February, 2026, https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/about-ecsa. This page provides information about how the ECSA operates.