Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro Fiona Kotvojs has actually predicted a tight result in today’s by-election as final votes are cast at ballot cubicles throughout the electorate.
Key points:
- Both major prospects described the need for “reconstructing” the electorate as they made their final pitch to citizens
- People in Eden-Monaro have actually experienced bushfires, floods and COVID-19 over the last 6 months
- The Eden-Monaro by-election is likely to be won by choices as Labor holds it by simply 0.9 percent
The by-election, triggered by the resignation of long-serving Labor MP Mike Kelly, covers a large location in southern New South Wales– tough hit by the summertime bushfires.
There are 14 prospects running for the seat, consisting of Queanbeyan councillor Trevor Hicks who is running for the Nationals.
The Greens and Shooters Fishers and Farmers are also fielding candidates.
As they cast their votes today, both Ms Kotvojs and her Labor opponent, former Bega mayor Kristy McBain, described the severe conditions suffered throughout Eden-Monaro.
