Electionpedia.comMatt Burnell (Australian Labor Party) won Spence after preferences by 34,224 votes over Daniel Wild (Liberal).
After preferences, Matt Burnell received 72,903 votes (65.34%). Daniel Wild received 38,679 votes (34.66%).
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 | Matt BurnellElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | Australian Labor Party | 5 | 49,463 | 44.33% | 72,903 · 65.34% · +2.44 pp swing |
| 2 | Daniel Wild | Liberal | 2 | 20,852 | 18.69% | 38,679 · 34.66% · -2.44 pp swing |
| 3 | Luke Skinner | The Greens | 1 | 16,166 | 14.49% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Darryl Bothe | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6 | 10,654 | 9.55% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | John William Bennett | Family First | 8 | 4,901 | 4.39% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 6 | Paul Michael Morrell | Trumpet of Patriots | 7 | 4,454 | 3.99% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 7 | Kym Hanton | Independent | 4 | 2,749 | 2.46% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 8 | Miranda Joyce Smith | Animal Justice Party | 3 | 2,343 | 2.10% | 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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Spence Election Result 2025: Matt Burnell Won
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