Pauline Hanson Considers Shift to House of Representatives Amid Poll Surge
View from The Hill: Would Pauline Hanson really risk a tilt at the lower house?
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Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party in Australia, is contemplating a move from the Senate to the House of Representatives. This comes as her party gains traction in the polls, with potential implications for the upcoming elections, including a tight byelection contest in Farrer.
- 01Pauline Hanson is considering running for the House of Representatives, a significant shift from her current Senate position.
- 02Her adviser suggested this move, highlighting the party's growing confidence amid rising poll numbers.
- 03One Nation's performance in the upcoming Farrer byelection could influence Hanson's decision and the party's future.
- 04Hanson's potential candidacy could impact her political career and the stability of One Nation.
- 05The party is also exploring strategies for gaining seats in the House of Representatives.
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Pauline Hanson (leader of the One Nation party) is contemplating a shift from the Senate to the House of Representatives, a move that could reshape her political future. Her adviser, James Ashby, revealed this possibility during a segment on Sky News, stating that Hanson might run for her local seat in Queensland. Although she confirmed that the idea is under consideration, she emphasized that no final decisions have been made as the next election is still two years away. The speculation comes as One Nation experiences a surge in poll numbers, prompting discussions about potential candidacies for other party members, including Barnaby Joyce, who may also seek a House seat rather than running for the Senate. Hanson previously served in the House of Representatives, winning the seat of Oxley as an independent before losing it in 1998. The party's upcoming byelection in Farrer, where One Nation's candidate David Farley is competing against independent Michelle Milthorpe, will serve as a critical test for the party's federal support. A victory in Farrer would mark One Nation's first win in the House of Representatives and could bolster its ambitions in future elections, including the November Victorian election.
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Hanson's potential shift to the House of Representatives could influence the political landscape in Queensland and affect One Nation's strategy in upcoming elections.
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