Farrer voters speak up as pre-polling begins in blockbuster by-election
Pre-polling for the Farrer by-election has begun, with early voters expressing a desire for change. The election, set for May 9, features 12 candidates, including independent Michelle Milthorpe and One Nation's David Farley, who are reportedly leading in the polls. The Australian Electoral Commission anticipates that half of the electorate will vote early, reflecting a growing trend in recent elections.
- ▪Early voters in Farrer are expressing their opinions on the candidates as pre-polling starts.
- ▪The by-election on May 9 features 12 candidates, with significant competition from independent and One Nation candidates.
- ▪The Australian Electoral Commission expects a high turnout of early voters, similar to previous elections.
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Early Farrer voters make choices known as pre-polling gets underway in blockbuster by-electionBy Andrew Mangelsdorf, Gaye Pattison and Charmaine ManuelABC Goulburn MurrayTopic:By-ElectionsWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:14amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:14amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:14amLiberal candidate Raissa Butkowski (wearing black) spruiks for votes at the Farrer pre-polling centre in Albury on Tuesday. (Greg Ryan: ABC News)In short:As early voters head to the polls in Farrer this week, some say they have decided to vote against the "status quo".The Australian Electoral Commission expects half of all voters in Farrer to have cast their ballots before May 9.What's next?Veteran ABC political commentator Barrie Cassidy predicts the May 9 by-election could deliver an Australian-first…
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