NSW state By-Elections: everything you need-to-know in Strathfield, Bega, Willoughby, Monaro

The Liberals are quickly losing control in the count for south coast seat of Bega, previously held by Andrew Constance, as party faithful prepare for an upset by Labor contender Michael Holland.  See the latest in by-election coverage. 

Hundreds of thousands of residents across the state are heading back to the polls today, as the race for the state seats of Willoughby, Strathfield, Monaro and Bega are decided.

A wide variety of contenders are vying for your votes in the lower north shore seat of Willoughby — previously held by former Premier Gladys Berejiklian — including Sustainable Australia Party’s William Bourke, Independent candidate Larissa Penn, Liberal Democrat Samuel Gunning, The Greens’ candidate Lynne Saville, and Reason NSW candidate Penny Hackett taking on Liberal Party candidate Tim James.

Larissa Penn at Flat Rock Gully at Naremburn

Images from the Tim James for Willoughby facebook page of Tim James with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

In Strathfield — the seat previously held by former Opposition Leader Jodi McKay — candidates include Sustainable Australia Party’s Ellie Robertson, Independent candidate Elizabeth Farrelly, the Animal Justice Party’s Rohan Laxmanalal, The Greens’ candidate Courtney Buckley, and Liberal candidate Bridget Sakr taking on Labor Party candidate Jason Yat-Sen Li.

Labor candidate for Strathfield Jason Yat-Sen Li, in Burwood. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH. FEBRUARY 12, 2022. Pictured at Chalmers Rd School in Strathfield today is Liberal Party Candidate for Strathfield, Bridget Sakr with her husband Craig Mackenzie. Picture: Tim Hunter.

The electorate of Bega — formerly held by Andrew Constance — is being contested by Independent Jeffrey Hawkins, Sustainable Australia’s Karin Geiselhart, Independent Ursula Bennett, Labor’s Michael Holland, The Green’s candidate Peter Haggar, Shooters’ candidate Victor Hazir and Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojs.

NSW Labor leader Chris Minns backed Dr Michael Holland to tackle the regional seat from the Coalition. Moruya, NSW by-election-Obstetrician, gynaecologist and university lecturer Dr Michael Holland is the Labor candidate for the Liberal-held seat. Picture: Sunday Telegraph/Gary Ramage

Pictured at Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast is the new Liberal candidate Fiona Kotvojos. Picture: Richard Dobson

Meanwhile, Monaro — previously held by former Deputy Premier John Barilaro — is being contested by Independent Andrew Thaler, The Nationals’ Nichole Overall, Sustainable Australia’s James Holgate, Animal Justice Party’s Frances Seymour, The Greens’ Catherine Moore and Labor’s Bryce Wilson.

Nationals candidate for Monaro Nichole Overall

Pictured in Queanbeyan is Bryce Wilson who is Labor candidate for the electorate of Monaro. Picture: Richard Dobson

NewsLocal reporters across the state are bringing you the latest need-to-know information from polling booths across the electorates. With rolling coverage continuing as votes roll in on Saturday night.