Liberals hold Nepean in tight by-election contest | 7NEWS

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The Victorian Liberal Party has successfully retained the Nepean seat in a by-election, with candidate Anthony Marsh securing approximately 38.5% of the primary vote. One Nation’s Darren Herkes received around 25% of the vote, while Independent Tracey Hutchison gained approximately 21%, with Labor not fielding a candidate. Despite the Liberal victory, the party experienced a swing against them, prompting new leader Jess Wilson to acknowledge the need for more work to earn Victorian voters’ trust.

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