2026 South Australian state election

For the local government elections scheduled to be held in November, see 2026 South Australian local elections.

The 2026 South Australian state election will be held on 21 March 2026 to elect the 56th Parliament of South Australia, including all 47 seats in the House of Assembly and 11 of the 22 seats in the Legislative Council. It will be conducted by the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA).

2026 South Australian state election

21 March 2026
All 47 seats in the House of Assembly 24 seats needed for a majority 11 of 22 seats in the Legislative Council
Opinion polls
Leader Peter Malinauskas Ashton Hurn Party Labor Liberal Leader since 9 April 2018 8 December 2025 Leader's seat Croydon Schubert Last election 27 seats 16 seats Current seats 29 13 Seats needed 11
Current seats – includes by-election outcomes (Dunstan and Black) and affiliation changes.
Incumbent Premier Peter Malinauskas Labor

The incumbent Labor government, led by Premier Peter Malinauskas, will be trying to win a second term in government. They will be opposed by the Liberal Party, led by Ashton Hurn.