A record number of voters are set to have their say at the upcoming Victorian state election.
Following the close of rolls on Tuesday, November 8, 4,394,465 Victorians had enrolled to vote, creating an average of 49,937 voters per district, and 549,308 voters per region.
Despite more 1600 voting centres opening on Saturday November 26, the Victorian Electoral Commission [VEC] is expecting a number of Victorians will choose to vote early at this election.
With 155 early voting centres open across the state from Monday, November 14, the VEC is also introducing extended early voting hours on three weeknights and a Saturday in response to voter demand.
“You don’t need a reason to vote early – you can choose which ever option is most convenient and suits your needs,” VEC deputy electoral commissioner Dana Fleming said.
“You could vote at an early voting centre or apply for a postal vote.
“If you want to vote by post you need to apply before 6pm on Wednesday, November 23.
“For voters who need assistance to vote, such as people who are blind, have low vision, or those who have a physical disability and require assistance to vote, we have options including telephone-assisted voting or accessing the Convo app at a voting centre.”
Details: vec.vic.gov.au
