Liberals claim victory in Nepean byelection ahead of state poll
Summary
The Liberal Party won a key byelection in Nepean, Victoria, ahead of the state election in November. The Liberal candidate, Anthony Marsh, led the count with 63.4% of the final two-candidate vote, ahead of candidates from One Nation and an independent.Key Facts
- Anthony Marsh, the Liberal candidate, led the Nepean byelection with 38.5% of primary votes and 63.4% after preferences.
- One Nation candidate Darren Hercus received 24.7% of the primary vote, while independent Tracee Hutchison got 21.3%.
- Labor did not run a candidate in this byelection.
- The byelection was caused by the resignation of Sam Groth, the former Liberal deputy leader.
- Nepean has been mostly held by the Liberals since its creation, except for four years under Labor.
- Marsh admitted he does not live in the electorate but has been mayor in the area three times in recent years.
- One Nation’s strong vote reflects growing support seen in national polls and other recent elections.
- Local issues include poor public transport and a hospital upgrade, which influenced voter sentiment.
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