Electionpedia.comKara Cook (Australian Labor Party) won Bonner after preferences by 9,906 votes over Ross Vasta (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
After preferences, Kara Cook received 54,506 votes (55.00%). Ross Vasta received 44,600 votes (45.00%).
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 | Kara CookElected | Australian Labor Party | 8 | 39,154 | 39.51% | 54,506 · 55.00% · +8.41 pp swing |
| 2 | Ross VastaAEC historical incumbent marker | Liberal National Party of Queensland | 3 | 35,156 | 35.47% | 44,600 · 45.00% · -8.41 pp swing |
| 3 | Wen Li | The Greens | 5 | 12,314 | 12.43% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Christopher De Winter | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7 | 3,784 | 3.82% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | Ross Dovey | Family First | 1 | 2,811 | 2.84% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 6 | Craig Hill | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4 | 2,497 | 2.52% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 7 | David Wright | Trumpet of Patriots | 6 | 2,187 | 2.21% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 8 | Shalini Bhasin | Libertarian | 2 | 1,203 | 1.21% | 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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Bonner Election Result 2025: Kara Cook Won
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