Electionpedia.comSimon Kennedy (Liberal) won Cook after preferences by 15,304 votes over Simon Earle (Australian Labor Party).
After preferences, Simon Kennedy received 60,834 votes (57.19%). Simon Earle received 45,530 votes (42.81%).
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 | Simon KennedyElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | Liberal | 2 | 51,121 | 48.06% | 60,834 · 57.19% · -4.43 pp swing |
| 2 | Simon Earle | Australian Labor Party | 4 | 33,474 | 31.47% | 45,530 · 42.81% · +4.43 pp swing |
| 3 | Martin Moore | The Greens | 5 | 10,575 | 9.94% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Mark Preston | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6 | 4,638 | 4.36% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | Natalie Fuller | Family First | 1 | 3,310 | 3.11% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 6 | Sharon Hammond | Trumpet of Patriots | 3 | 3,246 | 3.05% | 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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Cook Election Result 2025: Simon Kennedy Won
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