One Nation's Historic Victory in Farrer Byelection: A Shift in Voter Sentiment
How One Nation won in Farrer: the maps that show the big swings across the seat
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In the recent byelection for Farrer, New South Wales, One Nation's David Farley secured nearly 40% of the primary vote, defeating independent Michelle Milthorpe, who garnered over 28%. This election marked a significant shift in voter sentiment, with the Coalition parties collectively obtaining less than 20% of the primary vote, highlighting a consolidation of right-wing support under One Nation.
- 01One Nation's David Farley won nearly 40% of the primary vote in the Farrer byelection.
- 02Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe received over 28% of the primary votes, showing an 8-point increase from the previous election.
- 03The Coalition parties combined received less than 20% of the primary vote, a dramatic decline from the previous year.
- 04One Nation's primary vote saw a swing of almost 33 points, consolidating support from other right-wing parties.
- 05The byelection results indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment and dissatisfaction with the Coalition's performance.
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The Farrer byelection in New South Wales saw One Nation's David Farley claim nearly 40% of the primary vote, marking a historic victory in a seat previously held by longtime Liberal member Sussan Ley. With Labor not contesting, Farley faced independent Michelle Milthorpe, who achieved over 28% of the primary votes, reflecting an 8-point increase from the last federal election. The Coalition, comprising the Liberal and National parties, suffered a dramatic decline, securing less than 20% of the primary vote combined, a significant drop from Ley's previous results. Political scientist Dr. Luke Mansillo noted this as a sign of the
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The byelection results indicate a shift in political dynamics, suggesting that voters are increasingly dissatisfied with traditional parties, which could influence future elections and policies in the region.
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