Teal Independent Nicolette Boele Provisional Winner in Bradfield Amid Recount
Nicolette Boele leads the race for Bradfield by a narrow margin following a surge in late voting, setting the stage for a recount.
Teal independent candidate Nicolette Boele has provisionally secured a narrow victory in the Bradfield electorate, leading by 39 votes after a surge of support in absentee, postal, and declaration pre-poll ballots.
This development comes just days after Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian was projected to win the seat, a traditional stronghold for the Liberals in northern Sydney, based on early counting results.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) stated that after the final counting of first preference votes and an indicative two-candidate preferred count, the full distribution of preferences will be the next crucial step in determining the official outcome.
According to AEC guidelines, if the margin remains under 100 votes after preference distribution, a formal recount will be conducted.
The preference distribution process is expected to take place throughout the week.
Gisele Kapterian had maintained a lead in the count for much of the past week, bolstered by a strong performance in postal votes until the gap began to close significantly on Thursday.
If Boele is ultimately confirmed as the winner, she will become the 10th independent member in Australia’s House of Representatives, potentially leaving the Coalition with only 43 seats.
The recent electoral activity follows the retirement of long-serving MP Paul Fletcher, paving the way for a competitive race in Bradfield.
This development comes just days after Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian was projected to win the seat, a traditional stronghold for the Liberals in northern Sydney, based on early counting results.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) stated that after the final counting of first preference votes and an indicative two-candidate preferred count, the full distribution of preferences will be the next crucial step in determining the official outcome.
According to AEC guidelines, if the margin remains under 100 votes after preference distribution, a formal recount will be conducted.
The preference distribution process is expected to take place throughout the week.
Gisele Kapterian had maintained a lead in the count for much of the past week, bolstered by a strong performance in postal votes until the gap began to close significantly on Thursday.
If Boele is ultimately confirmed as the winner, she will become the 10th independent member in Australia’s House of Representatives, potentially leaving the Coalition with only 43 seats.
The recent electoral activity follows the retirement of long-serving MP Paul Fletcher, paving the way for a competitive race in Bradfield.
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