Jordan Lane becomes seventh NSW Liberal MP to quit before election
Jordan Lane becomes the seventh Liberal MP to resign in three months before March's NSW state election.
Jordan Lane, the MP for Ryde first elected in 2023 by just 54 votes, announced his resignation on Friday. Jordan Lane said his time in politics had taken its toll.
Jordan Lane is the seventh Liberal MP to resign in three months ahead of next year's state election. Oatley MP Mark Coure quit on Tuesday, and Ray Williams (Kellyville), Tanya Davies (Badgerys Creek), Alister Henskens (Wahroonga), James Griffin (Manly) and Mark Taylor (Winston Hills) also announced they will not seek re-election.
Liberal leader Kellie Sloane thanked Lane for his service.
- 54 votes
- Election margin
- 7 in 3 months
- Liberal MPs resigned
- Since 2017
- Time as councillor
Why it mattersThe mass exit of experienced MPs weakens the Liberals' campaign team and signals internal turmoil weeks before a crucial election.
AustraliaNSW voters will see different candidates in seven Liberal seats in March; the party must now find replacements quickly.
