Polls close in Nepean by-election in Victoria
Polls have closed in the Nepean by-election in Victoria, held to replace former deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth who resigned in February. The Liberal Party is seeking to retain the seat, which it has held for most of the past 40 years, with candidate Anthony Marsh facing competition from One Nation and independents. Over 50,000 voters were enrolled, with half casting early or postal votes ahead of the 6pm close.
- ▪The Nepean by-election was triggered by the resignation of former tennis player and deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth.
- ▪The Liberal Party has held the Nepean seat for all but one term over the past 40 years.
- ▪Labor did not field a candidate, and the Victorian Electoral Commission began releasing results after 6pm.
- ▪Mornington Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh is the Liberal candidate, competing against One Nation's Darren Hercus and independent Tracee Hutchison.
- ▪Approximately half of the 50,001 enrolled voters cast their ballots before election day through early or postal voting.
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Polls close in Nepean by-election, with Liberal Party looking to retain Victorian state seatTopic:By-Elections6m ago6 minutes agoSat 2 May 2026 at 8:00amAnthony Marsh (centre) is hoping to win the seat of Nepean for the Liberal Party, but could face a challenge from One Nation's Darren Hercus (left) and independent Tracee Hutchison (right). (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)abc.net.au/news/victoria-polls-close-nepean-by-election/106633596Link copiedShareShare articlePolls have closed in the by-election for the Victorian seat of Nepean.The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former tennis star Sam Groth, who quit parliament in February.The Liberal Party has held the affluent seat on the Mornington Peninsula for all but one term over the past 40 years.Labor did not run a candidate in…
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