Labor member for Geelong since 2014, and Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples.
Victorian state election · Legislative Assembly
Geelong
A Legislative Assembly district in the Western Victoria region. Election day is Saturday 28 November 2026.
Current member
Christine Couzens, Australian Labor Party
Candidates
Who's running
6 candidates have been announced or preselected for Geelong, listed by surname. The VEC draws ballot order and publishes the official list after nominations close at 12 noon on 9 November.
Candidate list: Tally Room 2026 seat guide, checked 5 Nov 2026. 5 of 6 candidates have a profile so far, written by this site from the sources listed with it.
A climate advocate and former teacher from Geelong West who has worked on community-led climate action.
Draft profile, not yet reviewed · sources (1)
A painter and decorator who has campaigned locally on library services, the environment and public housing.
Draft profile, not yet reviewed · sources (1)
A lifelong Geelong resident and small business owner.
Draft profile, not yet reviewed · sources (1)
A minimum-wage worker.
Draft profile, not yet reviewed · sources (1)
Voting
How to vote in Geelong
Two ballot papers
Lower house (Legislative Assembly): you choose the member for Geelong, from the candidates above.
Upper house (Legislative Council): you help elect the five members for the Western Victoria Region.
When and where
- Early voting: Wednesday 18 to Friday 27 November
- Election day: Saturday 28 November
How-to-vote cards
Parties and candidates hand out cards showing the order they suggest. They're only suggestions: you can number the boxes in any order you choose. The VEC publishes every registered card on its website.
Filling in your ballot papers
Lower house: On the smaller lower house ballot paper, you need to number every box in the order of your choice.
Upper house: On the larger upper house ballot paper, you can choose to vote above the line or below the line. Whether you choose to vote above the line or below the line, you need to number at least one to five in your order of choice for your vote to count.
Use numbers only, no ticks or crosses. (Source: VEC)
Group voting tickets have been abolished for the upper house, so its ballot paper works differently from 2022. Check the VEC's guide even if you've voted before. (Source: Proportional Representation Society)
Instructions are quoted from the Victorian Electoral Commission, checked 5 Nov 2026.
Your state member
Contact Christine Couzens
- Electorate office
- Shop 9, Pakington Strand Shopping Centre, 95-103 Pakington Street, Geelong West, VIC, 3218
- Phone
- 03 5221 4821
- christine.couzens@parliament.vic.gov.au
- Online
- WebsiteFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)
Source: Parliament of Victoria, updated 28 Aug 2026.