Candidates of the 2025 Western Australian state election
Appearance
This is a list of candidates for the 2025 Western Australian state election.
Retiring MPs
[edit]Labor
[edit]- Lisa Baker MLA (Maylands) – announced 5 March 2024[1]
- Sue Ellery MLC (South Metropolitan) – announced 2022[2]
- Matthew Hughes MLA (Kalamunda) – announced 9 February 2024[3]
- Bill Johnston MLA (Cannington) – announced 30 November 2023[4]
- Kyle McGinn MLC (Mining and Pastoral) - announced 7 July 2024[5]
- Simon Millman MLA (Mount Lawley) – announced 8 April 2024[6]
- Martin Pritchard MLC (North Metropolitan) – announced 16 May 2024[7]
- John Quigley MLA (Butler) – announced 19 February 2024[8]
- Margaret Quirk MLA (Landsdale) – announced 2 April 2024[9][10]
- Jessica Shaw MLA (Swan Hills) – announced 3 June 2024[11]
- Sally Talbot MLC (South West) - announced 5 July 2024[12]
- Chris Tallentire MLA (Thornlie) – announced 26 February 2024[13]
- Peter Tinley MLA (Willagee) – announced 14 March 2024[14]
- Darren West MLC (Agricultural) – announced 8 June 2024[15]
Liberal
[edit]- Peter Collier MLC (North Metropolitan) – did not nominate for preselection 14 February 2024[16]
- Donna Faragher MLC (East Metropolitan) – announced 10 January 2024[17][18]
- David Honey MLA (Cottesloe) – lost preselection 10 February 2024[19]
National
[edit]- Martin Aldridge MLC (Agricultural) – announced 16 April 2024[20]
- Mia Davies MLA (Central Wheatbelt) – announced 27 January 2023[21]
- Colin de Grussa MLC (Agricultural) – announced 8 June 2024[22]
Legislative Assembly
[edit]Incumbent members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour.
Legislative Council
[edit]Incumbent members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour.
Labor candidates[61] | Liberal candidates | Nationals candidates[62] | Greens candidates | Legalise Cannabis candidates[63] |
---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
|
One Nation candidates | Christians candidates[23] | AJP candidates | SFF candidates | Independent candidates |
|
Disendorsements and resignations
[edit]Date | Party | Candidate | Seat | Details | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 June 2024 | National | Jonathan Shack | South Perth | Withdrew candidacy for unknown reasons.[64] | |
21 June 2024 | National | Louise Kingston | Legislative Council | Left the Nationals after alleged bullying by party leadership.[65] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Mid-West was created in 2023 as part of a redistribution. The seat is notionally held by the National Party.[49]
References
[edit]- ^ Caporn, Dylan (5 March 2024). "Lisa Baker: Another Labor MP announces retirement from politics ahead of 2025 State Election". The West Australian. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Law, Peter (29 July 2022). "Alannah MacTiernan set to retire from politics at next State election". The West Australian. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Battle looms for Perth Hills after MP confirms retirement". The West Australian. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Weber, David (30 November 2023). "WA's Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Bill Johnston resigns from state parliament". ABC News. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Kyle McGinn: MUA-aligned Upper House MP seeks to enter Federal Parliament via new WA seat of Bullwinkel". The West Australian. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Zimmerman, Josh (8 April 2024). "Mt Lawley MP Simon Millman to retire at 2025 State election". The West Australian. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/WALabor/posts/pfbid0XwF4h2GKjJYhVR3QUbUDB6cSKW3ij1yu7L9BF2PH581roPwSMYDHyxyamJdhMm6il
- ^ Ho, Cason (19 February 2024). "WA Attorney-General John Quigley to quit politics at 2025 state election". ABC News. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Zimmerman, Josh (2 April 2024). "Landsdale MP Margaret Quirk confirms retirement at 2025 election, opening door to Daniel Pastorelli". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Brookes, Sarah (3 April 2024). "Labor stalwart's retirement opens door for WA Premier's right-hand man to enter politics". WAtoday. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Zimmerman, Josh (5 July 2024). "Confirmed: Labor MP Katrina Stratton abandons Nedlands in favour of safe seat in the Legislative Council". The West Australian. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ Zimmerman, Josh (3 June 2024). "Swan Hills MP Jessica Shaw announces shock retirement to pursue more active role in energy transition". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/TallentireMLA/posts/pfbid0MU6hZ92jj65yUF1M3kVxAwAi83YeZwcDRkUHzpX5XBTBCz93QwvfciJ1fbvCuA8ml
- ^ "Willagee MP Peter Tinley to quit Parliament at 2025 election". 14 March 2024.
- ^ Darren West MLC on Facebook
- ^ Joe, Spagnolo (29 January 2023). "Joe Spagnolo opinion: Leadership stoush a test of the power of The Clan". The West Australian. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Dietsch, Jake (10 January 2024). "Long-serving Liberal MLC Donna Faragher will retire at 2025 election". The West Australian. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Hastie, Hamish (10 January 2024). "WA Liberals' only upper house female MLC to quit parliament". WAtoday. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "David Honey out, Sandra Brewer selected as Liberal party's Cottesloe candidate". 10 February 2024.
- ^ Zimmerman, Josh (16 April 2024). "Martin Aldridge: Nationals MP to retire from politics at next election". The West Australian. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Carmody, James (27 January 2023). "WA Opposition Leader Mia Davies announces resignation". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ @CdG_MLC (June 8, 2024). "Today I made the decision to withdraw my nomination for preselection for the Nationals WA in the Legislative Council. I extend my thanks to the wonderful members of the organisation for the support and friendship they have given me over the 15 years I have been involved. #wapol" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "2025 Election Candidates".
- ^ "Liberal Party preselects WA councillor who linked queer community to paedophiles". ABC News. 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Liberal preselections: Cormann in, Bateman throws up a shock". 31 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Historic moment as Nationals WA announce metropolitan champions". 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Aswath Chavittupara speaks for first time since becoming Liberal candidate against Health Minister". The West Australian. 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Punch 'keen to stick around' as Reid only candidate for Libs". Bunbury Herald. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Liam Staltari wins Liberal nod for blue-ribbon Carine seat". 27 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Nationals WA lock in first three election candidates". 25 February 2024.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Hanson Chooses Local Doctor as One Nation's Central Wheatbelt Candidate for 2025". 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas set to be elected uncontested as WA Liberals candidate for Churchlands". ABC News. 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Nationals WA unveil candidates for state and federal elections". Nationals WA. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/david-honey-out-sandra-brewer-selected-as-liberal-party-s-cottesloe-candidate-20240210-p5f3wx.html
- ^ a b c d e f g "Western Australian election minus eight months – The Poll Bludger". www.pollbludger.net. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Liberal candidate's past homophobic claims revealed". 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Felicity Townsend". Greens WA. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Nats declare Warr in battle for Geraldton". 23 March 2024.
- ^ https://twitter.com/LiberalsWA/status/1772578690108375550
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Liberal preselection nominees confirmed in several seats". 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/rowena-olsen-liberals-preselect-former-nationals-candidate-for-state-seat-of-kalgoorlie-c-14676223
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ Green, Antony (2023-12-01). "Western Australia State Redistribution – Final Boundaries Released – Antony Green's Election Blog". Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "Aswath Chavittupara, dad of Aishwarya Aswath, wins Liberal preselection in Morley against Amber-Jade Sanderson". The West Australian. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "Can Labor staffer hit the right note in Mt Lawley?". 30 April 2024.
- ^ https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/rowena-olsen-liberals-preselect-former-nationals-candidate-for-state-seat-of-kalgoorlie-c-14676223
- ^ a b c "Liberals back ex-Labor and independent Hayley Edwards for Rockingham rematch". 27 June 2024.
- ^ https://greens.org.au/wa/person/simone-springer
- ^ https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/rowena-olsen-liberals-preselect-former-nationals-candidate-for-state-seat-of-kalgoorlie-c-14676223
- ^ "Shock as Waugh wins preselection over seat favourite". 28 February 2024.
- ^ "State Election 2025: Michelle Maynard confirmed as Labor candidate for Swan Hills". The West Australian. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Pasto a lock for Landsdale as part of Labor changing guard". 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Nats name two more candidates for 2025 State election". 24 March 2024.
- ^ Hately, Warren (5 July 2024). "WA Greens eye Margaret River's Lower House seat Warren-Blackwood as first regional State priority". Augusta Margaret River Times. Seven West Media. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Labor settles ticket, as four MPs face tough re-election". The West Australian. 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "The Nationals WA Announce Their Team of Local Champions for the Legislative Council". www.nationalswa.com. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/legalise-cannabis-party-unveils-high-five-candidates-to-contest-2025-state-election-c-14889096
- ^ "Colin De Grussa withdraws from National Party pre-selection". The West Australian. 8 June 2024.
- ^ Crouch, John (2024-06-21). "Shane Love denies bullying fellow Nationals MP". The Age. Melbourne: Nine Entertainment. ISSN 0312-6307. Retrieved 2024-06-21.