Liberals hold Nepean despite swing to One Nation

The Victorian Liberal Party has successfully retained the seat of Nepean in a by-election, with candidate Anthony Marsh securing approximately 38.5% of the primary vote. The contest was a three-way race between the Liberals, One Nation's Darren Herkes (who received around 25% of votes), and independent Tracey Hutchison (approximately 21%), with Labor choosing not to field a candidate. Despite the Liberal victory, the party experienced a swing against them, while One Nation demonstrated significant support in what was seen as both a test for new Liberal leader Jess Wilson and a measure of One Nation's growing popularity in Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.