Electoral district of Albany

Albany is a Legislative Assembly electorate in the state of Western Australia. Albany is named for the port and regional city of Western Australia which falls within its borders. It is one of the oldest electorates in Western Australia, with its first member having been elected in the inaugural 1890 elections of the Legislative Assembly. It is regarded as a swinging seat, and has been held by the Labor Party since the 2001 election, at which Peter Watson was first elected. Watson announced his retirement prior to the 2021 election and was succeeded in the seat by Labor Party colleague, Rebecca Stephens.

For the Legislative Council constituency (1870 to 1890), see Electoral district of Albany (Legislative Council).

Albany
Western Australia—Legislative Assembly
Location of Albany (dark green) in Western Australia
StateWestern Australia
Dates current1890–present
MPRebecca Stephens
PartyLabor
NamesakeAlbany
Electors27,464 (2021)
Area4,324 km2 (1,669.5 sq mi)
DemographicProvincial
Coordinates34.73°S 118.15°E / -34.73; 118.15
Electorates around Albany:
Roe Roe Roe
Warren-Blackwood Albany Great Australian Bight
Great Australian Bight Great Australian Bight Great Australian Bight
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