“With about 80% of votes counted in the Nepean by-election, Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh had 38.5% of the primary vote and 63.4% two-candidate preferred.”

Media reportsNews reportMay 3, 2026Read the original

Coverage of the 2 May 2026 Nepean state by-election in Victoria.

Our verdict

True

Those were the figures at the 80% count; the final result was 38.7% and 63.2%.

What we found

The 63.4% figure our first version could not find was reported at the 80% count. This duplicates another fact check on the same claim.

The evidence

1 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
With 80% counted, Marsh led 63.4% two-candidate preferred. [1]
Background
The 2026 Nepean by-election result summary. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Neos Kosmos, Wikipedia. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Neos Kosmos · Nepean stays Liberal but the ground has shifted
[2]Wikipedia · 2026 Nepean state by-election

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