Wentworth byelection: Kerryn Phelps drawn near bottom of the ballot paper

Independent says her chances of taking Wentworth from Liberal party have taken a hit

Independent Kerryn Phelps concedes her chances of taking Wentworth from the Liberal party in the looming byelection have taken a hit, with the Sydney city councillor being drawn near the bottom of the 16-candidate ballot paper.

Phelps is considered one of the most likely to steal the seat from the Liberals for the first time in the party’s history, but she drew 15th spot when the draw was conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission on Friday.

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