The votes have been cast and it can be confirmed Dugald Saunders has been retained as the member for Dubbo.
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While official counting will continue on Monday, Mr Saunders was confirmed as the winner on Saturday night.
At roughly 9pm and with around 30 per cent of the votes counted, Mr Saunders had tallied 50.47 percent of the primary vote - a significant lead on Labor contender Josh Black who attracted 23.98 percent and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers candidate Kate Richardson who earned 14.55 percent.
If you want to re-live it all, check out the blog from election day below otherwise more election coverage will be appearing on the Daily Liberal website on Sunday and the coming days.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
Allison Hore
Allison Hore is a journalist with the Daily Liberal.
Allison Hore is a journalist with the Daily Liberal.
Bageshri Savyasachi
I am a general reporter with an interest in health, crime, transparency and issues affecting Canberra's diverse communities. Contact me at bageshri.s@canberratimes.com.au or send confidential tips to bageshri.s@proton.me
I am a general reporter with an interest in health, crime, transparency and issues affecting Canberra's diverse communities. Contact me at bageshri.s@canberratimes.com.au or send confidential tips to bageshri.s@proton.me
