Candidates of the 1958 Victorian state election

The 1958 Victorian state election was held on 31 May 1958.

Seat changes

There was a redistribution of boundaries in 1958. In consequence:

• Ascot Vale Labor MLA Ernie Shepherd contested Footscray.
• Carlton Labor MLA Denis Lovegrove contested Fitzroy.
• Caulfield LCP MLA Joe Rafferty contested Ormond.
• Caulfield East LCP MLA Alexander Fraser contested Caulfield.
• Collingwood Labor MLA Bill Towers contested Richmond.
• Dandenong LCP MLA Ray Wiltshire contested Mulgrave.
• Footscray Labor MLA Roy Schintler contested Yarraville.
• Hawthorn LCP MLA Jim Manson contested Ringwood.
• Pascoe Vale Labor MLA Arthur Drakeford contested Essendon.
• Port Melbourne Labor MLA Archie Todd contested the Legislative Council.

Retiring Members

Liberal and Country

• Edward Guye MLA (Polwarth)

Legislative Assembly

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

See also

• 1958 Victorian Legislative Council election

References

• Psephos - Adam Carr's Election Archive