100 days until the 2026 Victorian state election: what you need to know

Thursday 20 August 2026

For immediate release

With just 100 days left until Victorians head to the polls on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging all eligible voters to check their enrolment details and be ready to have their say in this year's election.

Almost 4.7 million Victorians are expected to cast their vote in November in what will be the state's largest and most complex election yet.

Voting is compulsory for all Victorians who are Australian citizens aged 18 and older. First-time voters who will turn 18 on or before Saturday 28 November should also make sure that they are enrolled, as this may not have happened automatically. Enrolment for the state election will close at 8 pm on Tuesday 3 November, Melbourne Cup Day.

'The election is an opportunity for every eligible Victorian to have your say and make your vote count,' Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said.

'With 100 days to go, now is the time to check your enrolment matches your current residential address so that you can make your voice heard in November.'

The VEC published its final 2026 state election service plan today, which outlines the services available for this election and how these will be delivered.

'There are many ways you can vote - you may vote on election day, vote early, by post or with extra support. Plan ahead and choose the best option for you,' Mr Bluemmel said.

'We are mailing more than 3 million EasyVote guides to Victorian households to help voters understand their voting options and how to make their vote count.'

This year's state election services also include:

  • approximately 1,700 voting centres on election day and 200 early voting centres across the state
  • approximately 400 mobile voting services in aged-care facilities, hospitals, homeless shelters and prisons
  • low sensory mobile voting for voters who are neurodiverse in all 88 districts, including dimmed lighting, reduced noise and additional space
  • voting services at interstate and overseas locations for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic
  • the expansion of electronic roll mark-off across election venues to provide a quicker mark-off process for voters, and to deliver improved real-time data on voting centre activity, including patronage and ballot paper use
  • more than 300 education sessions across the state to help inform voters in the community about participating. 

Check and update your enrolment at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.

Voters can also sign up to the free VoterAlert service at the VEC website to receive important election reminders by SMS and email.