State election statistics
Full preference distributions – 2022 State election
We conducted full preference distributions for 39 districts for information purposes, including the Narracan district supplementary election. These districts would normally not require a full preference distribution.
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Election statistics for state elections held across Victoria including voter participation, rates of informal voting and numbers of candidates.
Voter participation rates
Voter participation rates at state elections since 1999.
| Election | Lower house | Upper house |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 election | 87.13% | 88.23% |
| 2018 election | 90.16% | 90.14% |
| 2014 election | 93.02% | 93.01% |
| 2010 election | 92.96% | 92.93% |
| 2006 election | 92.73% | 92.73% |
| 2002 election | 93.15% | 93.12% |
| 1999 election | 92.38% | 92.38% |
Informal voting rates
Rates of informal voting at state elections since 1999.
| Election | Lower house | Upper house |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 election | 5.53% | 3.22% |
| 2018 election | 5.83% | 3.96% |
| 2014 election | 5.22% | 3.43% |
| 2010 election | 4.96% | 3.38% |
| 2006 election | 4.56% | 4.28% |
| 2002 election | 3.42% | 3.67% |
| 1999 election | 3.02% | 3.37% |
Numbers of candidates
Numbers of candidates at state elections since 1992.
| Election | Candidates |
|---|---|
| 2022 election | 1,194 |
| 2018 election | 887 |
| 2014 election | 896 |
| 2010 election | 711 |
| 2006 election | 707 |
| 2002 election | 477 |
| 1999 election | 406 |
| 1996 election | 421 |
| 1992 election | 444 |