Scott Leary haunts Liberal preselection choice, claiming Albany for WA Nationals
Bevan Eatts has secured the seat of Warren-Blackwood. (ABC South West: Jacqueline Lynch)
Summary
The Nationals claimed victory in the regional electorates of Albany and Warren–Blackwood during the March 8, 2025 WA state election, defeating sitting Labor MPs. These wins elevated the Nationals’ seat count to six, matching the Liberal Party and reshaping the opposition dynamic.
Key Points
Albany: National Party candidate Scott Leary secured victory with 56.3% after preferences, achieving a significant 18.8% swing against Labor.
Warren–Blackwood: Nationals’ Bevan Eatts unseated Labor’s Jane Kelsbie, reclaiming a seat lost in 2021.
The Nationals and Liberals each now hold six and seven seats respectively, making Nationals a key component of opposition in regional WA.