NSW Liberals set to lose Wagga Wagga byelection on swing of 29%

Federal leadership spill has angered voters, the party admits, as the ultra safe seat heads to independent candidate

The NSW Liberal party is almost certain to lose the seat of Wagga Wagga for the first time in almost 60 years as the messy leadership spill in Canberra cost votes in a state byelection.

Early results on Saturday night suggested the Liberals were bracing for defeat in the regional seat with independent candidate Dr Joe McGirr leading as the favourite and Labor tracking second.

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