Electoral district of Richmond (Tasmania)
The Electoral district of Richmond was a single-member electoral district of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. It was located in the south-east of Tasmania and existed from 1856 to 1903.
The district was created as one of the original 17 districts for the first House of Assembly. It was abolished in 1903 when Tasmania adopted a multi-member electorate system.
Notable members for Richmond included several prominent figures in Tasmanian politics during the latter half of the 19th century. The boundaries of the district changed over time, reflecting population shifts and electoral reforms within Tasmania. Historical records relating to the district, including election results and parliamentary debates, provide valuable insight into the political landscape of Tasmania during this period.