Candidates of the 1938 South Australian state election

This is a list of candidates of the 1938 South Australian state election. The House of Assembly changed from having multi-member to single-member electorates at this election, which combined with the partisan turmoil of the two previous terms saw a number of formerly partisan figures run as independents at this election.

Labor

 * John Pedler (Wallaroo) – lost preselection
 * William Threadgold (Port Pirie) – lost preselection

Liberal and Country League

 * Ronald Hunt (Victoria) – lost preselection
 * Herbert Lyons (Barossa) – retired
 * Victor Marra Newland (North Adelaide) – retired
 * Baden Pattinson (Yorke Peninsula) – retired
 * Frank Perry (East Torrens) – lost preselection
 * Henry Tassie MLC (Central No. 2 District) – lost preselection

Legislative Assembly
Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are marked with an asterisk.