| Huon Tasmania—Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
Map showing the electoral division of Huon, as of the 2017 periodic review.[1] | |
| State | Tasmania |
| Created | 1856 |
| MP | Dean Harriss |
| Party | Independent |
| Electors | 26,048 (2020) |
| Area | 6,214 km2 (2,399.2 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
| Coordinates | 43°14′53″S 146°40′12″E / 43.248°S 146.67°E |
The Electoral division of Huon is one of the 15 electoral divisions in the Tasmanian Legislative Council. It was created in 1999, however similar electorates of this name have existed since 1900, [citation needed] and members of the Tasmanian upper house for this region appear to have been elected since 1856.[citation needed]
The total area of the division is 6,214 square kilometres (2,399 sq mi) since a redistribution in August 2017.
As of 31 January 2019, there were 25,335 enrolled voters in the division. The current sitting member of the division is Dean Harriss, elected in the 2022 by-election. The next periodic election in the division is due in May 2026.
The division includes the local municipalities of Huon Valley and Kingborough. Localities include Huonville, Margate, Cygnet, Franklin, Geeveston, Bruny Island, Snug, and Howden.