Nepean Byelection: Populists vs Establishment
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Victorian voters in Nepean seat head to polls for byelection on May 2nd, following Liberal MP Sam Groths sudden resignation. Affluent coastal area has been Liberal turf, but Labor won in 2018. Now, Labors sitting it out, turning it into a wild three-way race between Liberal, independent, and One Nation hopefuls. Liberal pick Anthony Marsh, independent Tracee Hutchison, and One Nations Darren Hercus are vying for votes. Voters are upset about Groths decision, crumbling roads, skyrocketing petrol prices, and cost-of-living squeeze. Rosebud Hospital is also a hot-button issue. Pollsters predict squeezes from both sides, with progressives parking on Hutchison and preferences possibly knocking Liberals to third, setting up a Hutchison-Hercus showdown. This byelection serves as a crystal ball for Victorias political shake-up, where frustration could flip the script on old loyalties and test if populists can crack the rich suburbs.
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