‘’I am humbled and grateful. It's good to be back. I received a very warm reception throughout the electorate,’’ he said.

At Wellington’s two booths Wellington Public School (763-433) and the Scout Hall (614-424) Mr Gee won the overall vote  In Geurie the Orange based politican took the polling over his nearest rival 235-100.

‘’I am excited to be again representing the people of the Wellington area. I know there is a lot we can achieve together. It is  a coming home after I represented the area as a state member,’’

Mr Gee said he wanted to get on with providing money he pledged for the redevelopment of Kennard park. Wellington’s premier rugby league and union ground which is in a state of disrepair.

‘’Its one of many projects we can do together.’’ he said. 

But on an extraordinary night across the nation Mr Gee did lose booths in Lithgow but his overall vote stayed strong enough across the vast electorate from Hartley to Geurie and Yeoval to ensure he would continue the recent tradition of National Party members.

He will replace John Cobb who retired. The State seat of Orange will be the focus of a by election later this year after Mr Gee moved into the federal sphere. 

In Molong where a strong Cabonne council anti amalgmation push against a proposed merger with Orange and Blayney was in play the swing was 8% on a two party preferred basis

The anti amalgamation group was asking people to place the Nationals last on their Senate papers in protest at the merger which is still in court.

But the new member easily won the vote in Molong 695 to 196 over Mr Jennings. Rod Bloomfield from the Xenophon party recieved 193 votes there.

Long lines of voters waited at the Wellington Public School where 1,623 voters decided the future of the electorate.  At the Scout hall 1,368 people placed their intentions.

In Stuart Town Mr Gee won the overall vote by 37 votes, In Mumbil by 29, In Yeoval by 137.

Labor candidate Jess Jennings said he was delighted with the swing against the new federal member. He thanked voters for their support and congratulated Andrew Gee on his victory and hoped he would help the electorate which he said badly needed support.

Mr Gee who began the day at Wallerawang arrived at Wellington Public School around midday to thank volunteers and supporters.