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One Nation predicts a tight race against Liberal favourite as Victorians go to polls in Nepean byelection
- One Nation expects a tight Nepean byelection race against the Liberal candidate on polling day.
- Labor does not field a candidate, leaving One Nation and Tracee Hutchison as main rivals in Nepean.
- Darren Hercus says the race is tight, noting voters are frustrated with broken promises.
- Pauline Hanson campaigned with Hercus but was absent on polling day.
- Analyst Benjamin Moffitt warns a strong One Nation result could challenge the Liberal party nationally.
- Tracee Hutchison frames the byelection as a chance to address long‑standing neglect in the Rosebud area.
- The byelection followed the resignation of Liberal deputy leader Sam Groth, with the Liberals holding Nepean since its inception.
- The Mornington Peninsula seat includes both wealthy and disadvantaged areas, influencing campaign focus.
- Victoria's opposition leader Jess Wilson campaigned with Marsh and emphasized local issues like hospital and roads.
- Mornington Peninsula byelection is viewed as a preview of the November Victorian state election.
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