Candidates of the 1948 Tasmanian state election explained

The 1948 Tasmanian state election was held on 21 August 1948.

Retiring Members

Labor

Liberal

House of Assembly

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MHA are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Bass

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

Darwin

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats, although Liberal MHA Henry McFie was running as an independent.

Denison

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. One seat was being defended by independent MHA Rex Townley.

Franklin

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. Independent MHA George Gray was defending one seat.

Wilmot

Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats.

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