Willcox Retains Dawson For LNP

Three days after the election, roughly 76 per cent of the total votes had been counted for the seat of Dawson, with LNP’s Andrew Willcox holding 60.4 per cent of the preference count. The seat of Dawson was considered a safe seat for the LNP and this election matched the prediction, with it being one of the earliest seats in the nation to be called early on election night.

At 7:30pm on election night, Mr Willcox’s preference count was shown as 60.9 per cent, a figure that didn’t change too much over the following hours and days of counting. The seat had already been called as ‘LNP Retain’ at that point.

In the first preference vote, Mr Willcox received 43.4 percent, a positive swing of 0.4 per cent, over Labor’s Shane Hamilton with 25 per cent of first preference, an upward swing of 4.7 per cent.

It will be the fifth consecutive term where Dawson has been held by a member of the LNP.

While the seat had still not officially been declared, Mr Willcox took the opportunity to thank his campaign team, family and the people of Dawson.

“I would like to thank each and every one of you, who has voted for me and put your faith in me to represent you,” Mr Willcox said in a post on Facebook.

“To the volunteers, it has been a challenging few months, tough two weeks of pre-polling and an exceptionally long day on Election Day battling the weather conditions, but you kept turning up and giving it your all.

“Lastly, I wish to thank my family. Without the love and support of my wife, children and family I am nothing. You have been with me throughout this roller coaster ride, keeping me on the straight and narrow.”

Mr Willcox also acknowledged his opponents.

“I would also like to say well done to the six other candidates, families and supporters who put their lives on hold to stand up for what they believe in.

“You all ran a great campaign.”

Andrew Willcox casting his vote on Election Day. Photo Supplied

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