Labor faces knife-edge result in Stafford byelection amid swing to LNP
The Stafford byelection in Queensland is showing a potential swing against the Labor party, which has held the seat since 2001. With about 60% of the votes counted, the results are too close to call, putting pressure on Labor leader Steven Miles. The byelection was prompted by the death of former MP Jimmy Sullivan, and the outcome could impact the political landscape in the region.
- ▪Labor has only lost the Stafford seat once since its establishment in 2001.
- ▪The byelection results are too close to call, with a swing towards the LNP.
- ▪The seat was vacated following the death of former MP Jimmy Sullivan.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/labor-faces-knife-edge-result-in-stafford-byelection-amid-swing-to-lnp-20260514-p5zwtj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 22:40:02 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-16T12:45:18.473Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-16T12:45:18.473Z |
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| Cluster | 9jueqcFE-18g · 3 stories |
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