Candidates of the 1928 Tasmanian state election
The 1928 Tasmanian state election was held on 30 May 1928. Since the last election, members of Sir Walter Lee's dissident Liberal grouping had rejoined the Nationalist Party. Retiring Members Nationalist James Newton MHA (Bass) House of Assembly Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MHA are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are indicated by an asterisk (*). Bass Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending three seats (two Liberals and one Nationalist). Darwin Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending three seats (two Nationalists and one Liberal). Denison Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Nationalist Party was defending two seats. Franklin Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending one seat, although independent MHA John Piggott had joined the Nationalists. Independent MHA Peter Murdoch was defending one seat. Wilmot Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending two seats (one Nationalist,