Labor and Coalition candidates in the Eden-Monaro byelection have delivered their final pitches to voters in a race that is expected to come down to the wire, with less than three hours before polls close in the marginal electorate | ErykBagshaw
Labor and Coalition candidates in the Eden-Monaro byelection have delivered their final pitches to voters in a race that is expected to come down to the wire, with less than three hours before polls close in the marginal electorate.
Mr Barilaro, the outspoken local state MP who considered running for the federal seat before a public fallout with Nationals leader Michael McCormack, has not ruled out giving it another shot if Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs fails to snatch the electorate from Labor."It's about working together to get outcomes for our community," Ms McBain said of Mr Barilaro on Saturday. "I'll continue to do that.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese is likely to come under some internal pressure if Labor fails to hold onto the seat. COVID-19 social distancing restrictions have limited the personal contact of both campaigns, which has been dominated by pre-polling and postal votes, with up to half the electorate voting before election day.
The large number of postal votes means a result is not expected until late on Saturday. If it is close, the candidates may have to wait until Sunday or early next week until a result is declared.Ms Kotvojs, a farmer with a doctorate in education, has framed her campaign around rebuilding employment in the depleted region through infrastructure boosts and giving voters a voice inside the government.
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