Electionpedia.comJerome Laxale (Australian Labor Party) won Bennelong after preferences by 20,340 votes over Scott Yung (Liberal).
After preferences, Jerome Laxale received 65,076 votes (59.26%). Scott Yung received 44,736 votes (40.74%).
Ranked here by first-preference votes. The elected member is determined by the full preferential count, not necessarily the primary-vote order.
| Primary rank | Candidate | Party | Ballot | First preferences | Primary share | Final TCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerome LaxaleElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | Australian Labor Party | 4 | 49,801 | 45.35% | 65,076 · 59.26% · +9.30 pp swing |
| 2 | Scott Yung | Liberal | 1 | 38,510 | 35.07% | 44,736 · 40.74% · -9.30 pp swing |
| 3 | Adam Hart | The Greens | 5 | 12,931 | 11.78% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Craig Bennett | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7 | 2,534 | 2.31% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | Eric Chan | Family First | 6 | 1,934 | 1.76% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 6 | John August | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 8 | 1,675 | 1.53% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 7 | Robert Nalbandian | Trumpet of Patriots | 3 | 1,621 | 1.48% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 8 | Barry Devine | HEART Party | 2 | 806 | 0.73% | Not a TCP finalist |
These are official final results for the 3 May 2025 federal election. They are historical election records, not a claim about the current House membership or future candidacies.
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Bennelong Election Result 2025: Jerome Laxale Won
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