Early voting starts today for the Federal Election.

Those unable to vote on election day - Saturday 21 May - can vote at the following pre-poll locations.

Victor Harbor Town Hall

Signal Point Goolwa

Aldinga Central Shopping Centre

Strathalbyn Town Hall

79 Gawler Street, Mount Barker

Kingscote Town Hall (open from Saturday 14 May)

There is also a voting centre at Rundle Place in Rundle Mall for those visiting the city centre.

For the opening times for each centres visit aec.gov.au

Voters do not need to be vaccinated to attend a voting centre and campaign activities (including handing out how-to-vote cards) can occur, in line with local health directions and electoral laws.  

The Australian Electoral Commission says social distancing will be in force with equipment spaced out, markers and other signage providing guidance and queue controlling staff offering support.

Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers has acknowledged that this may lead to longer wait times but asks the public to be patient while waiting and perhaps give staff a smile or thank you on their way through to vote.

The nine candidates for Mayo (in order of how they appear on the ballot paper) are:

Marisa Bell – Australian Labor Party

Padma Caplin – Animal Justice Party

Jacob Van Raalte – Liberal Democratic Party

Rebekha Sharkie – Centre Alliance

Greg Elliot – Australian Greens

Allison Bluck – Liberal

Samantha McGrail – United Australia Party

Tonya Scott – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation

Mark Neugebauer – Australian Federation Party