This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 2020 Queensland state election. The election was held on 31 October 2020.
By-Elections
On 2 February 2019, Jason Costigan (Whitsunday) resigned and sat as an Independent, before forming his own party the North Queensland First. On 1 February, Jann Stuckey (Currumbin) resigned. At the by-election on 28 March 2020, Laura Gerber retained the seat for the Liberal National Party. On 20 February, Jo-Ann Miller (Bundamba) resigned. At the by-election on 28 March 2020, Lance McCallum retained the seat for the Labor Party.
Retiring Members
Labor
Kate Jones MP (Cooper) – Announced 10 September 2020 Anthony Lynham MP (Stafford) – Announced 10 September 2020 Coralee O'Rourke MP (Mundingburra) – Announced 5 September 2020
Liberal National
Mark McArdle MP (Caloundra) – Announced retirement 27 June 2019 Ted Sorensen MP (Hervey Bay) – Announced retirement 25 May 2020 Simone Wilson MP (Pumicestone) – Announced retirement 27 September 2019
Legislative Assembly There are 597 candidates who nominated for the 2020 state election.
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.