Candidates announced for Wodonga City Council postal by-election

Thursday 28 August 2025

For immediate release


Six candidates have nominated in the Wodonga City Council, Lake Hume Ward postal by-election.

The candidates, in ballot paper order, are:

  • MILDREN, Ron
  • WILSON, Kass
  • BURKE, Matt Charles
  • COX, Christopher
  • WESTNEAT, Angie
  • McKIBBIN, Bobbi

Candidate information and statements are available at vec.vic.gov.au

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) will send ballot packs to all voters who were correctly enrolled for Lake Hume Ward by the close of roll. Voting closes at 6 pm on Friday 3 October.

Election Manager Derek Duncan advises voters to vote as soon as possible. 'Post or hand deliver your completed ballot pack by the deadline to make your vote count,' Mr Duncan said. 'Your local mail might be picked up earlier than 6 pm, so don’t leave it to the last minute.'

More information on the Wodonga City Council by-election is available at vec.vic.gov.au.