Voting under way in three divisions for Tasmania’s Legislative Council

Tasmanians are heading to the polls to settle three divisions of the state’s Legislative Council. If you’re still unsure who to vote for, take a look at the Mercury’s handy guide to candidates.

Jo Siejka, right, the incumbent Labor member for Pembroke arriving with Julie Collins, Labor federal member for Franklin, at Warrane Primary School polling booth. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

A FORTNIGHT out from the federal election, tens of thousands of Tasmanians are heading to the polls today to decide their Legislative Council representatives.

Polls close at 6pm in the North-West electoral division of Montgomery, the Hobart division of Nelson and in Pembroke, on the capital’s eastern shore.

Nelson is regarded as the most open of the three divisions, with 10 candidates vying to replace departing independent Jim Wilkinson.

Montgomery will be contested by just four candidates, including Liberal incumbent Leonie Hiscutt.

In Pembroke, Labor incumbent Jo Siejka is among five candidates seeking election.

The state’s Upper House currently comprises nine independents, four Labor representatives and two Liberals.

Rolling updates tonight at www.themercury.com.au

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