The Nationals have confirmed current MP Kevin Hogan will be their candidate for Page at the next election
The party formally made the decision announced this weekend.
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Current federal member for Page, Kevin Hogan, will run again as the Nationals candidate for the electorate at the next election, his party has confirmed.
Kevin Hogan was officially endorsed and The Nationals’ candidate for Page in a decision announced on Saturday.
The next federal election is due by September 2022.
“I am very humbled,” Mr Hogan said.
“I would like to thank all Nationals members for their support and also the broader community who have now elected me three times to represent them in Canberra.
“Working together, we have achieved a lot since I was first elected in 2013, but there is always more to be done.
“As well as continuing to deliver much needed projects and services, I will continue to stand up for our community in parliament and put our community first.”
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