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As it happened: Liberal Party declares victory, holds off One Nation challenge

The Sydney Morning Herald·Gemma Grant, Angus Delaney, Kieran Rooney·6 months ago
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yesterday 9.44pm That’s all for tonight

By Gemma Grant

Thank you for joining our live coverage of the Nepean byelection this evening. As it stands, just under 80 per cent of the votes have been counted.

Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh declared victory to a room of supporters in Rye, supported by Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and multiple MPs.

One Nation’s Darren Hercus has secured 24 per cent of the primary vote, while independent candidate Tracee Hutchison claimed 21 per cent.

Keep an eye out on Sunday for our analysis of this byelection, and what it might mean when the whole state returns to the polls in November.

yesterday 9.40pm ‘Stoked’: Marsh to report to party room on Monday

By Angus Delaney

Liberal MP Anthony Marsh said he is honoured and delighted to be elected to represent Nepean in parliament and start working from Monday, before he is officially sworn in.

“I’m stoked, [we] put a lot into everything over the last 67 days.…

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