Early voting in Victoria opens next week — here's what should know

Early voting in Victoria opens next week — here's what should know

More Victorians are opting to vote early ahead of the November 28 state election. Here's how.

On November 28, millions of Victorians will head to the polls for the 2026 state election.

But anyone can visit an early voting booth if they want to cast their ballot before election day — and a record number of Victorians are expected to do so this time.

Victoria's Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel urged all eligible Victorians to make sure they participated at the state election and had their say.

"Voting is our democratic right and while it is compulsory in state elections for those living in Victoria who are Australian citizens aged 18 years and over, voting is also a privilege that allows each of us to have a real say in our future," he said.

'"Every vote counts, so make sure you're enrolled, understand your voting options and plan ahead to cast your vote by 6pm on election day."

All voters can attend an early voting centre before election day.

Early voting opens from Wednesday November 18 and will run through to Friday November 27.

Except for Sunday November 22, early voting centres are open 9am to 6pm every day.

The locations of more than 200 early voting centres are available on the VEC website, which also provides information on site accessibility.

Victoria is currently divided into 88 electoral districts for the lower house (the Legislative Assembly) and…

In brief

On November 28, millions of Victorians will head to the polls for the 2026 state election. All voters can attend an early voting centre before election day. Early voting opens from Wednesday November 18 and will run through to Friday November 27. Except for Sunday November 22, early voting centres are open 9am to 6pm every day.

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