Candidates of the 1979 Victorian state election

The 1979 Victorian state election was held on 5 May 1979.

Seat changes

 * Bendigo Liberal MLC Fred Grimwade contested Central Highlands.
 * Boronia Liberal MLC Peter Block contested Nunawading.
 * Monash Liberal MLC Charles Hider contested the lower house seat of Glenhuntly.
 * Northern National MLC Stuart McDonald contested Bendigo.

Retiring Members

 * Note: Liberal MLA Athol Guy (Gisborne) had resigned prior to the election; no by-election was held.

Labor

 * Val Doube MLA (Albert Park)
 * Alan Lind MLA (Dandenong)
 * Doug Elliot MLC (Melbourne)
 * John Galbally MLC (Melbourne North)

Liberal

 * Neville Hudson MLA (Werribee)
 * Sam Loxton MLA (Prahran)
 * Ian McLaren MLA (Bennettswood)
 * Joe Rafferty MLA (Glenhuntly)
 * Bill Stephen MLA (Ballarat South)
 * Sir Kenneth Wheeler MLA (Essendon)
 * William Fry MLC (Higinbotham)
 * Stan Gleeson MLC (South Western)

Legislative Assembly
Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

Legislative Council
Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.