The Victorian election 2026 ballot order has been confirmed for Hastings, Nepean, Mornington and Frankston, with 34 candidates contesting the four local seats on 28 November.
Nominations for the 2026 Victorian state election officially closed at noon on Monday 9 November, marking the end of the nomination period for candidates seeking election to the Victorian Parliament.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has since published the results of its ballot draws, confirming the order in which candidates will appear on ballot papers in each of the four local Legislative Assembly districts.
Across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, 34 candidates have nominated, representing registered political parties and independent campaigns.
The nomination period opened on Wednesday 4 November and closed on Monday 9 November, following changes to Victoria’s electoral legislation that shortened the nomination timetable.
Ballot positions were determined through computerised random draws conducted after nominations closed. The process determines where candidates appear on the ballot paper and does not reflect their electoral support.
Hastings ballot order: seven candidates
Seven candidates will contest the district of Hastings, currently represented by Labor MP Paul Mercurio.
The official ballot-paper order, from top to bottom, is:
- Chloe Coulson – Animal Justice Party
- Michael Denman – Victorian Socialists
- Isaac Willoughby – The Greens
- Paul Mercurio – Australian Labor Party
- Frank Schiefler – Liberal
- Jason Smart – Independent
- Peter Angelico – One Nation Victoria
The election will see incumbent Paul Mercurio seeking another term against six challengers, including Liberal candidate Frank Schiefler and One Nation candidate Peter Angelico.
The final candidate field also includes independent Jason Smart. Earlier in the campaign, STPL News reported on the Hastings candidates forum, covering policing, housing, transport and state debt.
Source: VEC Hastings candidate list.
Nepean ballot order: nine candidates
Nine candidates have nominated for Nepean, which is represented by Liberal MP Anthony Marsh.
The official ballot-paper order is:
- Sianan Healy – The Greens
- Surbhi Snowball – Australian Labor Party
- Tamara Champion – Animal Justice Party
- Darren Hercus – One Nation Victoria
- Kim Robbins – Independent
- Joseph Toscano – Independent
- Seth Willcocks – Victorian Socialists
- Anthony Marsh – Liberal
- Mike Brown – Family First
The field includes sitting member Anthony Marsh, independent Kim Robbins and candidates representing Labor, the Greens, One Nation and several smaller parties.
Independent Joseph Toscano is also among the confirmed candidates.
Source: VEC Nepean candidate list.
Mornington ballot order: seven candidates
Seven candidates have nominated for Mornington, where sitting Liberal MP Chris Crewther is seeking re-election.
The official ballot-paper order is:
- Gene Brownlie – Victorian Socialists
- Kerry Macdonald – Australian Labor Party
- Chris Crewther – Liberal
- Ashli Beards – One Nation Victoria
- Kai Titcher – The Greens
- Melissa Goffin – Independent
- Adrian Maher – Independent
The final field includes two independent candidates, Melissa Goffin and Adrian Maher, alongside representatives of five registered political parties.
Labor candidate Kerry Macdonald and One Nation candidate Ashli Beards are also among those contesting the seat.
Source: VEC Mornington candidate list.
Frankston ballot order: eleven candidates
Frankston has the largest candidate field of the four local electorates, with 11 nominations confirmed.
The district is currently represented by Labor MP Paul Edbrooke.
The official ballot-paper order is:
- Jeff Knipe – Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- Henry Kelsall – Independent
- Nicola Barry – Independent
- Peter Nicholes – Family First
- Paul Edbrooke – Australian Labor Party
- Chrysten Abraham – Independent
- Bree Ambry – Liberal
- Paul Stafford – One Nation Victoria
- Julie Harman – Animal Justice Party
- Katie Goulas – The Greens
- Andrew Cheeseman – Victorian Socialists
The final list includes three independent candidates, Chrysten Abraham, Henry Kelsall and Nicola Barry.
Incumbent Paul Edbrooke will contest the seat against Liberal candidate Bree Ambry and candidates from several other parties.
Source: VEC Frankston candidate list.
Early voting and election day dates
With the Victorian election 2026 ballot order confirmed, candidates now have less than three weeks remaining before voters head to the polls.
This year’s election follows amendments to the Electoral Act 2002, including changes to nomination deadlines and the early voting period.
Early voting will commence on Wednesday 18 November and continue until Friday 27 November.
Election day is Saturday 28 November, with polling centres operating from 8 am until 6 pm.
Voting is compulsory for enrolled Victorian voters. Residents can confirm their electorate, find voting centres and access further election information through the Victorian Electoral Commission website.
