Campbell Town farmer David Downie will run as a candidate in the upcoming Legislative Council election for McIntyre.
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Mr Downie has farmed in the Midlands region for more than 40 years and has a long record of community service. The former Northern Midlands Council mayor has 30 years' experience in local government, with both the former Campbell Town Council and Northern Midlands Council.
"I'm standing as a candidate because there hasn't been an election for this Legislative Council seat for nearly 10 years," Mr Downie said.
"People have suggested that it would be a good thing to have a proper contest for the seat. I'm hoping that my skills and business experience can be used in a positive way for the future of Tasmania."
The Legislative council community areas are also calling for reassurance, with members stating it would be unacceptable for voters to feel alienated or worried about COVID safety whilst voting.
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb has called on the Rockliff Government to ensure voters will not risk disenfranchisement due to Covid-19 in the upcoming Upper House elections.
"On May 7 the three Legislative Council seats of Elwick, Huon and McIntyre will go to the polls," Ms Webb said.
"While I recognise efforts by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to mail information to every elector in those Upper House seats informing them of pre-poll and postal vote options, questions remain regarding measure to ensure voters impacted by covid after application deadlines are not disenfranchised by being prevented to cast their vote safely."
Ms Webb said the Australian Electoral Commission has also recognised the need for additional measures to counter the expected impact of COVID-19 during the upcoming Federal election.
"The Government must ensure COVID impacted electors can vote during these elections, and that all COVID-safety options are communicated via a comprehensive public awareness campaign.
"We saw the disturbing disenfranchisement of almost 4000 voters across the electorates of Windermere and Derwent during last year's Legislative Council elections due to confusion caused by the unprecedented concurrent State election."
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