Electoral results for the Division of Farrer - Wikiwand
This is a list of electoral results for the Division of Farrer in Australian federal elections from the electorate's creation in 1949 until the present.
www.wikiwand.comHere’s the latest I can gather based on public reporting up to now.
- The Division of Farrer (New South Wales) is currently represented by Sussan Ley, who served as Liberal leader and then Opposition leader until her resignation in February 2026. A by-election was scheduled for May 9, 2026, following her resignation [source discusses vacancy and by-election timing ].[1]
- The 2026 by-election is a key event for the seat, as it will determine the next representative for the division, which covers parts of southern NSW including Albury, Griffith, Leeton, and Deniliquin among others.[3][1]
- Historically, Farrer has swung with the broader NSW Liberal vote, having absorbed various regional towns over the years and shifting boundaries in redistributions, most recently retaining major towns like Griffith and Leeton after boundary changes in 2015 and 2024.[2][4][1][3]
- Public commentary around the by-election highlights community expectations for leadership that can navigate local concerns and division within politics, emphasizing listening and community engagement as central themes for candidates.[7]
Illustration of current state:
- Vacancy as of early 2026 due to resignation; by-election on May 9, 2026.[1]
- Notable towns in the division: Albury, Griffith, Leeton, Deniliquin, Hay, Wentworth, Balranald, and Narrandera (and others).[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official by-election results and candidate list as soon as they’re published, and summarize the outcomes and key campaign issues. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Vacancy and by-election timing after Sussan Ley’s resignation.[1]
- Division boundary changes and included towns.[4][2][3][1]
- Context on the by-election’s significance and community focus.[7]