Independent Nicolette Boele declared provisional winner in Bradfield by 40 votes
The GuardianMonday, May 19, 2025 at 7:31:11 AM
** In a nail-biter of a race, independent candidate Nicolette Boele has been declared the provisional winner in the Sydney north shore seat of Bradfield—by just 40 votes. The Liberal candidate, Gisele Kapterian, was overtaken in a last-minute surge, but the result is so tight that a recount by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is all but guaranteed.
What This Means: ** This isn’t just another by-election—it’s a sign of how volatile Australian politics has become, especially in traditionally safe Liberal seats. Bradfield, a long-held conservative stronghold, flipping to an independent (even by a razor-thin margin) suggests voters are increasingly willing to shake things up. And with a recount looming, the drama isn’t over yet.
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