1 in 4 voters in Wannon planning to change their vote this election

Voters in the federal electorate of Wannon are showing signs of shifting allegiances ahead of the 2025 federal election, according to new national polling by DemosAU.

According to the polling, 28 percent of voters say they will vote differently this election compared to 2022, and 41 percent say they would consider supporting an independent candidate rather than someone from a major political party. The findings suggest a growing restlessness in an electorate long considered safe for the Liberal Party.

In 2022, independent candidate Alex Dyson secured 46.08 percent of the two-candidate preferred vote, pushing the contest with long-time Wannon MP Dan Tehan.

Tehan retained the seat with 53.92 percent, but the close margin has brought new energy to the contest in this upcoming federal election.

Dyson, a former Triple J host turned political independent, is running again in 2025, continuing to campaign on issues like climate action, political accountability, and the future of regional communities.

The 2022 federal election saw a historic shift away from the major parties, with almost a third of Australians casting their ballots for minor parties or independents—the highest rate in nearly a century.

The DemosAU poll surveyed 2,000 Australians on their voting intentions, cost-of-living pressures, and trust in political institutions. The results indicate that regional electorates like Wannon could be more competitive than ever.

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