North East Victoria voters lean toward independents over major parties
Voters in North East Victoria are considering independent candidates. They cite government debt, poor spending, and neglect of regional health.
Victoria's state election is on November 28. Voters across North East districts like Benambra, Euroa and Ovens Valley are reconsidering their usual support.
Many Labor supporters have voted for the party for years. Now they feel conflicted.
Michelle Walsh from Yackandandah said state government debt has bothered her deeply. The government debt has just really bothered me.
I think there's been so much money spent in really poor ways, and regional areas have really missed out, she said. Health is a major concern for Walsh.
She knew someone in her community who died in an ambulance in another health district. Independent candidates like Lachlan McKeeman are attracting serious interest.
Some voters also point to respected federal independent Helen Haines as a model.
- November 28
- Election date
- Benambra, Euroa, Ovens Valley
- Voting districts
- Helen Haines from Indi
- Federal independent reference
- Michelle Walsh
- Yackandandah resident
Why it mattersA shift toward independents in regional Victoria could reshape the state election. It would signal voter frustration with both major parties.
AustraliaVictorian state election November 28; North East region showing potential swing that could affect Labor's hold on regional seats.
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