Electoral results for the district of Benambra

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Electoral results for the district of Benambra

Benambra is a rural district in Victoria. This page lists the results of Victorian state elections for Benambra. The Liberal Party (often with its National/Country allies) has been the main winner in most elections, with occasional challenges from Labor or independent candidates.

Recent elections at a glance

- 2022 Victorian state election: Liberal candidate Bill Tilley won with about 42.9% of first-preference votes and 63.3% of the two-candidate-preferred count (Liberal vs Labor). Independent Jacqui Hawkins received about 31.7% of first preferences and 36.7% on two-party-preferred. Turnout was 86.4% with 41,135 formal votes and 2,099 informal. Notable: Liberal primary vote around 42.9%; two-party-preferred margin ~+3.9 for Liberal.

- 2018 Victorian state election: Liberal Bill Tilley won with 39.86% of the primary vote; two-party-preferred was Liberal 66.48% to Labor 33.52%. Greens and independents also contested. Turnout around 89.7%.

- 2014 Victorian state election: Liberal Bill Tilley won with 54.6% of the formal vote; two-party-preferred was Liberal 59.7% to Labor 40.3%. Turnout about 92.9%.

- 2010 Victorian state election: Liberal Bill Tilley won with 55.86% of the primary vote; two-party-preferred was Liberal 64.9% to Labor 35.1%. Turnout around 92.3%.

Longer-term trend

- Over the long term, Benambra has been held mainly by Liberal/National-aligned parties, with Labor and independents occasionally challenging. The Liberal Party’s hold on the seat has been steady in most elections, often showing clear leads in both primary and two-party-preferred counts.