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Nicolette Boele Provisional Winner in Bradfield by 40 Votes

Teal independent edges out Liberal Gisele Kapterian in historically safe seat as recount looms due to razor-thin margin.

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Overview

  • Nicolette Boele has been declared the provisional winner in Bradfield, leading Gisele Kapterian by just 40 votes after the final count of primary votes.
  • The Australian Electoral Commission will now conduct a formal distribution of preferences, which is expected to take several days to complete.
  • If the final margin remains under 100 votes, an automatic recount will be triggered per AEC policy.
  • Bradfield, a Liberal stronghold since its establishment in 1949, has seen a significant shift with the rise of teal independents like Boele, backed by Climate 200.
  • Boele's win, if confirmed, would increase the independent crossbench in the House of Representatives to 10 members, further reshaping Australia's political landscape.