That title was retained until 1993, when the name Minister for Parliamentary and Electoral Affairs was adopted.
The current Minister for Electoral Affairs is John Quigley of the Labor Party, who holds the position as a member of the McGowan Ministry.
The minister, who generally holds other portfolios in addition to electoral affairs, is responsible for the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC), the state government agency that conducts elections and referendums in Western Australia.
Western Australia is the only Australian jurisdiction to have a separate electoral affairs minister.
Jim McGinty, who served in both the Gallop and Carpenter governments, held the position for the longest period, 7 years and 220 days.