ALP wins McEwen in federal election (AAP) - ( 4U5TR4L14 )

Labor has held onto the Victorian seat of McEwen in the federal election.

Counting is complete in the central Victorian seat and Labor MP Rob Mitchell has retained it by 345 votes.

ALP Victorian assistant state secretary Kosmos Samaras said the party was declaring the seat.

“We’re very pleased, under the circumstances, to hold onto that seat,” Mr Samaras said on Monday.

Liberal candidate Donna Petrovich has released a statement conceding defeat.

“I congratulate Rob Mitchell on retaining the seat of McEwen,” Ms Petrovich said.



 
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