Rob Oakeshott’s emphatic win in the Lyne by-election became apparent as the first ballots were counted from outlying areas.
The new federal member says he’s humbled by the win, but has a big task ahead of him.
LYNE BY-ELECTION
OAKESHOTT, Rob (Independent) ————— 38,396
DREW, Rob (Nationals)————————– 13,245
RUSSELL, Susie (The Greens) ——————– 4,460
SMITH, Bob (The Fishing Party) —————— 2,157
O’DONOHUE, Michael (Dem. Labor Party) ——- 618
WRIGHT, Barry (Independent) ———————- 468
SCOTT-IRVING, Stewart (Independent) ————- 313
MULDOON, Graeme (Citizens Elect. Council) —- 208
(pre-poll and postal votes yet to be counted)
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