1857 South Australian Legislative Council election

The 1857 South Australian Legislative Council election was held on 9 March 1857 to elect all 18 members of the South Australian Legislative Council as part of the 1857 South Australian colonial election.

Overall results +Legislative Council (BV) – Turnout 56.7% (Non-CV)PartyVotesSeatsVotes %Swing ()SeatswonNotupNewTotalChange Independent 66,842 100.0 ±0.0 18 0 18 Total 66,842 100.0 – 18 0 18 Formal votes 4,942 86.4 +86.4Informal votes 775 13.6 +13.6Turnout 5,717 56.7 +56.7Enrolled voters 10,092––Source: Electoral Commission of South Australia

South Australia

See also 1857 South Australian House of Assembly election

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