Windermere candidate Will Smith claims ballot confusion for voters; others ponder legal challenge

Adam Holmes
Updated May 2 2021 - 6:55pm, first published 5:30pm
Tasmanians vote in the election on Saturday. A Windermere candidate claims the "unfairness" of hosting dual lower and upper house elections was on display. Picture: Paul Scambler
Tasmanians vote in the election on Saturday. A Windermere candidate claims the "unfairness" of hosting dual lower and upper house elections was on display. Picture: Paul Scambler

A Windermere candidate says his phone was "running hot" on Saturday from voters confused about the inability to vote in the upper house at polling booths outside of the division, claiming it could have had an impact on the election.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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