Liberal MP Wendy Tuckerman retains Goulburn
Liberal MP Wendy Tuckerman has been re-elected to the seat of Goulburn after Labor challenger Michael Pilbrow conceded defeat.
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Liberal MP Wendy Tuckerman has retained the seat of Goulburn with a margin of 0.5 per cent.
Labor challenger Michael Pilbrow conceded defeat on Friday afternoon stating it had “become clear” he would not win the seat.
“I called Wendy Tuckerman this afternoon and congratulated her and wished her well as the re-elected member for our community,” he said.
“While I am disappointed, I am also incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to run as the Labor candidate for Goulburn and am humbled by all of the support I received throughout our campaign.”
“I’m particularly proud of the commitments secured for our community which will be delivered under a Minns Labor government, including security for Yass water, an upgraded Moss Vale fire station and a path to reopening Wakefield Park.
“While we did not get across the line in Goulburn, I am heartened that the people of NSW have voted for a Labor government and a fresh start for our state.”
Mr Pilbrow thanked his family, friends, volunteers and supporters and said he would continue to be an advocate for his community.
“For now, after a whirlwind campaign, I look forward to spending time with my family,” he said.
The race in the seat was particularly tight, with Ms Tuckerman receiving 50.47 per cent of the two vote after preferences while Mr Pilbrow received 49.53 per cent according to the NSW Electoral Commission Tally Room.
The ABC reports as of Friday there was less than 400 votes after preferences between the two candidates.
According to the NSW Electoral Commission’s Tally Room Ms Tuckerman received 40.55 per cent of first preference votes to Mr Pilbrow’s 36.34 per cent.
The seat of Goulburn has been held by the liberal party since 2007.
Ms Tuckerman was first elected to the seat in 2019 after Pru Goward resigned from politics.
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